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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,618.94, 449,573.56 and 203,297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,618.94, 449,573.56 and 203,297.74 is: 280,687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,618.94 : 449,573.56 = 203,297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,618.94/449,573.56 = 203,297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,618.94x = 449,573.56 × 203,297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,618.94x = 91,397,288,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,397,288,711.75/325,618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,687.88

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