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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,743.62, 449,538.55 and 182,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,743.62, 449,538.55 and 182,498.76 is: 251,855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,743.62 : 449,538.55 = 182,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,743.62/449,538.55 = 182,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,743.62x = 449,538.55 × 182,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,743.62x = 82,040,227,490.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,040,227,490.95/325,743.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,855.21

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