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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,991.42, 449,841.03 and 182,746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,991.42, 449,841.03 and 182,746.70 is: 252,175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,991.42 : 449,841.03 = 182,746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,991.42/449,841.03 = 182,746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,991.42x = 449,841.03 × 182,746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,991.42x = 82,206,963,757.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,206,963,757.10/325,991.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,175.24

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