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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,617.44, 449,571.49 and 203,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,617.44, 449,571.49 and 203,296.24 is: 280,685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,617.44 : 449,571.49 = 203,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,617.44/449,571.49 = 203,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,617.44x = 449,571.49 × 203,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,617.44x = 91,396,193,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,396,193,528.20/325,617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,685.81

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