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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,001.92, 447,121.20 and 180,762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,001.92, 447,121.20 and 180,762.12 is: 249,450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,001.92 : 447,121.20 = 180,762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,001.92/447,121.20 = 180,762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,001.92x = 447,121.20 × 180,762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,001.92x = 80,822,576,008.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,822,576,008.94/324,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,450.92

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