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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,844.36, 449,536.92 and 203,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,844.36, 449,536.92 and 203,265.40 is: 280,426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,844.36 : 449,536.92 = 203,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,844.36/449,536.92 = 203,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,844.36x = 449,536.92 × 203,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,844.36x = 91,375,300,734.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,375,300,734.73/325,844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,426.22

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