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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,872.68, 449,722.79 and 182,641.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,872.68, 449,722.79 and 182,641.95 is: 252,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,872.68 : 449,722.79 = 182,641.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,872.68/449,722.79 = 182,641.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,872.68x = 449,722.79 × 182,641.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,872.68x = 82,138,246,411.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,138,246,411.83/325,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,056.26

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