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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,486.73, 446,405.67 and 180,243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,486.73, 446,405.67 and 180,243.72 is: 248,732.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,486.73 : 446,405.67 = 180,243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,486.73/446,405.67 = 180,243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,486.73x = 446,405.67 × 180,243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,486.73x = 80,461,818,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,461,818,589.89/323,486.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,732.98

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