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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,934.60, 449,781.72 and 180,739.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,934.60, 449,781.72 and 180,739.58 is: 249,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,934.60 : 449,781.72 = 180,739.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,934.60/449,781.72 = 180,739.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,934.60x = 449,781.72 × 180,739.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,934.60x = 81,293,359,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,293,359,164.48/325,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,416.17

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