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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,282.32, 446,111.88 and 180,016.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,282.32, 446,111.88 and 180,016.81 is: 248,413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,282.32 : 446,111.88 = 180,016.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,282.32/446,111.88 = 180,016.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,282.32x = 446,111.88 × 180,016.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,282.32x = 80,307,637,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,307,637,540.70/323,282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,413.33

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