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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,259.08, 446,101.90 and 180,022.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,259.08, 446,101.90 and 180,022.73 is: 248,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,259.08 : 446,101.90 = 180,022.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,259.08/446,101.90 = 180,022.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,259.08x = 446,101.90 × 180,022.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,259.08x = 80,308,479,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,308,479,215.62/323,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,433.80

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