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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,281.45, 446,142.24 and 180,041.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,281.45, 446,142.24 and 180,041.50 is: 248,464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,281.45 : 446,142.24 = 180,041.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,281.45/446,142.24 = 180,041.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,281.45x = 446,142.24 × 180,041.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,281.45x = 80,324,118,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,324,118,102.96/323,281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,464.98

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