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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,929.60, 449,774.82 and 180,734.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,929.60, 449,774.82 and 180,734.58 is: 249,409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,929.60 : 449,774.82 = 180,734.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,929.60/449,774.82 = 180,734.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,929.60x = 449,774.82 × 180,734.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,929.60x = 81,289,863,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,289,863,187.28/325,929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,409.27

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