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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,672.08, 449,375.22 and 182,438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,672.08, 449,375.22 and 182,438.16 is: 251,735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,672.08 : 449,375.22 = 182,438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,672.08/449,375.22 = 182,438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,672.08x = 449,375.22 × 182,438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,672.08x = 81,983,188,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,983,188,286.40/325,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,735.39

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