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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,862.51, 449,708.02 and 182,668.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,862.51, 449,708.02 and 182,668.55 is: 252,092.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,862.51 : 449,708.02 = 182,668.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,862.51/449,708.02 = 182,668.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,862.51x = 449,708.02 × 182,668.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,862.51x = 82,147,509,231.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,147,509,231.56/325,862.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,092.55

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