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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,789.70, 449,592.77 and 180,597.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,789.70, 449,592.77 and 180,597.05 is: 249,225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,789.70 : 449,592.77 = 180,597.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,789.70/449,592.77 = 180,597.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,789.70x = 449,592.77 × 180,597.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,789.70x = 81,195,129,538.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,195,129,538.80/325,789.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,225.58

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