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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,699.44, 449,435.16 and 182,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,699.44, 449,435.16 and 182,465.52 is: 251,785.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,699.44 : 449,435.16 = 182,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,699.44/449,435.16 = 182,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,699.44x = 449,435.16 × 182,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,699.44x = 82,006,420,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,006,420,175.68/325,699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,785.57

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