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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,893.59, 446,973.93 and 180,662.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,893.59, 446,973.93 and 180,662.91 is: 249,315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,893.59 : 446,973.93 = 180,662.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,893.59/446,973.93 = 180,662.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,893.59x = 446,973.93 × 180,662.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,893.59x = 80,751,610,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,751,610,887.94/323,893.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,315.25

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