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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,624.52, 484,001.38 and 180,671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,624.52, 484,001.38 and 180,671.66 is: 271,043.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,624.52 : 484,001.38 = 180,671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,624.52/484,001.38 = 180,671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,624.52x = 484,001.38 × 180,671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,624.52x = 87,445,334,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,445,334,093.96/322,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,043.67

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