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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,299.42, 446,166.96 and 180,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,299.42, 446,166.96 and 180,059.44 is: 248,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,299.42 : 446,166.96 = 180,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,299.42/446,166.96 = 180,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,299.42x = 446,166.96 × 180,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,299.42x = 80,336,572,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,336,572,964.10/323,299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,489.69

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