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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,278.64, 446,092.50 and 180,051.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,278.64, 446,092.50 and 180,051.98 is: 248,453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,278.64 : 446,092.50 = 180,051.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,278.64/446,092.50 = 180,051.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,278.64x = 446,092.50 × 180,051.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,278.64x = 80,319,837,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,319,837,888.15/323,278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,453.90

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