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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,999.62, 447,119.75 and 180,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,999.62, 447,119.75 and 180,759.69 is: 249,448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,999.62 : 447,119.75 = 180,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,999.62/447,119.75 = 180,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,999.62x = 447,119.75 × 180,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,999.62x = 80,821,227,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,821,227,854.78/323,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,448.53

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