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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,692.24, 449,464.14 and 182,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,692.24, 449,464.14 and 182,449.20 is: 251,784.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,692.24 : 449,464.14 = 182,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,692.24/449,464.14 = 182,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,692.24x = 449,464.14 × 182,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,692.24x = 82,004,372,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,004,372,771.69/325,692.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,784.85

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