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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,982, 447,093.88 and 180,741.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,982, 447,093.88 and 180,741.87 is: 249,423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,982 : 447,093.88 = 180,741.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,982/447,093.88 = 180,741.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,982x = 447,093.88 × 180,741.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,982x = 80,808,583,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,808,583,484.90/323,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,423.07

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