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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,216.12, 446,051.40 and 179,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,216.12, 446,051.40 and 179,967.08 is: 248,361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,216.12 : 446,051.40 = 179,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,216.12/446,051.40 = 179,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,216.12x = 446,051.40 × 179,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,216.12x = 80,274,567,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,274,567,987.91/323,216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,361.89

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