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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,669.83, 449,372.12 and 182,435.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,669.83, 449,372.12 and 182,435.91 is: 251,732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,669.83 : 449,372.12 = 182,435.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,669.83/449,372.12 = 182,435.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,669.83x = 449,372.12 × 182,435.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,669.83x = 81,981,610,728.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,981,610,728.65/325,669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,732.29

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