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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,958.97, 449,824.41 and 180,775.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,958.97, 449,824.41 and 180,775.11 is: 249,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,958.97 : 449,824.41 = 180,775.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,958.97/449,824.41 = 180,775.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,958.97x = 449,824.41 × 180,775.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,958.97x = 81,317,057,198.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,317,057,198.44/325,958.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,470.22

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