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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,607.04, 446,592.88 and 180,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,607.04, 446,592.88 and 180,368 is: 248,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,607.04 : 446,592.88 = 180,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,607.04/446,592.88 = 180,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,607.04x = 446,592.88 × 180,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,607.04x = 80,551,064,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,551,064,579.84/323,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,916.29

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