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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,253.64, 446,088.90 and 180,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,253.64, 446,088.90 and 180,015.40 is: 248,420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,253.64 : 446,088.90 = 180,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,253.64/446,088.90 = 180,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,253.64x = 446,088.90 × 180,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,253.64x = 80,302,871,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,302,871,769.06/323,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,420.63

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