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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,932.72, 449,807.94 and 182,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,932.72, 449,807.94 and 182,692.80 is: 252,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,932.72 : 449,807.94 = 182,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,932.72/449,807.94 = 182,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,932.72x = 449,807.94 × 182,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,932.72x = 82,176,672,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,176,672,020.83/325,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,127.72

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