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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,558.64, 449,289.58 and 182,317.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,558.64, 449,289.58 and 182,317.42 is: 251,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,558.64 : 449,289.58 = 182,317.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,558.64/449,289.58 = 182,317.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,558.64x = 449,289.58 × 182,317.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,558.64x = 81,913,317,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,913,317,058.48/325,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,608.49

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