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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,874.91, 449,733.87 and 180,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,874.91, 449,733.87 and 180,695.14 is: 249,373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,874.91 : 449,733.87 = 180,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,874.91/449,733.87 = 180,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,874.91x = 449,733.87 × 180,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,874.91x = 81,264,723,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,264,723,478.06/325,874.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,373.98

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