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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,740.62, 449,534.40 and 182,495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,740.62, 449,534.40 and 182,495.76 is: 251,851.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,740.62 : 449,534.40 = 182,495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,740.62/449,534.40 = 182,495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,740.62x = 449,534.40 × 182,495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,740.62x = 82,038,121,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,038,121,974.14/325,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,851.07

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