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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,271.23, 446,107.05 and 180,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,271.23, 446,107.05 and 180,044.60 is: 248,457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,271.23 : 446,107.05 = 180,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,271.23/446,107.05 = 180,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,271.23x = 446,107.05 × 180,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,271.23x = 80,319,165,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,319,165,374.43/323,271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,457.51

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