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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,977.86, 447,088.14 and 180,737.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,977.86, 447,088.14 and 180,737.82 is: 249,417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,977.86 : 447,088.14 = 180,737.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,977.86/447,088.14 = 180,737.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,977.86x = 447,088.14 × 180,737.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,977.86x = 80,805,735,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,805,735,771.45/323,977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,417.46

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