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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,567.92, 446,524.08 and 180,324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,567.92, 446,524.08 and 180,324.72 is: 248,848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,567.92 : 446,524.08 = 180,324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,567.92/446,524.08 = 180,324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,567.92x = 446,524.08 × 180,324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,567.92x = 80,519,329,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,519,329,699.26/323,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,848.31

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