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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,614.96, 446,604 and 180,376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,614.96, 446,604 and 180,376.06 is: 248,927.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,614.96 : 446,604 = 180,376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,614.96/446,604 = 180,376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,614.96x = 446,604 × 180,376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,614.96x = 80,556,669,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,556,669,900.24/323,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,927.52

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