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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,945.82, 449,831.98 and 182,685.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,945.82, 449,831.98 and 182,685.98 is: 252,121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,945.82 : 449,831.98 = 182,685.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,945.82/449,831.98 = 182,685.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,945.82x = 449,831.98 × 182,685.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,945.82x = 82,177,997,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,177,997,454.58/325,945.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,121.65

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