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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,281.08, 446,110.34 and 178,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,281.08, 446,110.34 and 178,058.60 is: 245,711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,281.08 : 446,110.34 = 178,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,281.08/446,110.34 = 178,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,281.08x = 446,110.34 × 178,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,281.08x = 79,433,782,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,433,782,585.92/323,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,711.20

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