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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,480.98, 446,397.81 and 180,237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,480.98, 446,397.81 and 180,237.94 is: 248,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,480.98 : 446,397.81 = 180,237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,480.98/446,397.81 = 180,237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,480.98x = 446,397.81 × 180,237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,480.98x = 80,457,821,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,457,821,694.91/323,480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,725.05

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