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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,397.55, 446,288.88 and 180,157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,397.55, 446,288.88 and 180,157.96 is: 248,618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,397.55 : 446,288.88 = 180,157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,397.55/446,288.88 = 180,157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,397.55x = 446,288.88 × 180,157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,397.55x = 80,402,494,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,402,494,191.48/323,397.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,618.13

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