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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,866.76, 449,713.89 and 182,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,866.76, 449,713.89 and 182,672.80 is: 252,098.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,866.76 : 449,713.89 = 182,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,866.76/449,713.89 = 182,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,866.76x = 449,713.89 × 182,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,866.76x = 82,150,493,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,150,493,236.62/325,866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,098.42

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