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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,280.13, 446,140.42 and 180,040.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,280.13, 446,140.42 and 180,040.17 is: 248,463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,280.13 : 446,140.42 = 180,040.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,280.13/446,140.42 = 180,040.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,280.13x = 446,140.42 × 180,040.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,280.13x = 80,323,196,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,323,196,160.47/323,280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,463.14

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