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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,979.86, 447,090.90 and 180,739.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,979.86, 447,090.90 and 180,739.82 is: 249,420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,979.86 : 447,090.90 = 180,739.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,979.86/447,090.90 = 180,739.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,979.86x = 447,090.90 × 180,739.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,979.86x = 80,807,128,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,807,128,789.64/323,979.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,420.22

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