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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,309.48, 451,647.40 and 182,080.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,309.48, 451,647.40 and 182,080.95 is: 251,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,309.48 : 451,647.40 = 182,080.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,309.48/451,647.40 = 182,080.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,309.48x = 451,647.40 × 182,080.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,309.48x = 82,236,387,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,236,387,657.03/327,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,249.64

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