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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,909.72, 448,914.12 and 230,250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,909.72, 448,914.12 and 230,250.32 is: 317,151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,909.72 : 448,914.12 = 230,250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,909.72/448,914.12 = 230,250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,909.72x = 448,914.12 × 230,250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,909.72x = 103,362,619,782.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,362,619,782.52/325,909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,151.08

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