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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,955.82, 449,814.99 and 182,715.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,955.82, 449,814.99 and 182,715.66 is: 252,145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,955.82 : 449,814.99 = 182,715.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,955.82/449,814.99 = 182,715.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,955.82x = 449,814.99 × 182,715.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,955.82x = 82,188,242,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,188,242,775.74/325,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,145.35

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