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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,571.30, 449,267.01 and 182,298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,571.30, 449,267.01 and 182,298.50 is: 251,559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,571.30 : 449,267.01 = 182,298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,571.30/449,267.01 = 182,298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,571.30x = 449,267.01 × 182,298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,571.30x = 81,900,702,022.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,900,702,022.49/325,571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,559.96

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