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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,873.17, 449,723.47 and 182,642.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,873.17, 449,723.47 and 182,642.45 is: 252,056.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,873.17 : 449,723.47 = 182,642.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,873.17/449,723.47 = 182,642.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,873.17x = 449,723.47 × 182,642.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,873.17x = 82,138,596,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,138,596,383.30/325,873.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,056.95

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