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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,873.23, 449,723.55 and 182,642.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,873.23, 449,723.55 and 182,642.52 is: 252,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,873.23 : 449,723.55 = 182,642.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,873.23/449,723.55 = 182,642.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,873.23x = 449,723.55 × 182,642.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,873.23x = 82,138,642,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,138,642,475.35/325,873.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,057.04

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