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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,013.86, 447,161.58 and 180,801.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,013.86, 447,161.58 and 180,801.81 is: 249,519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,013.86 : 447,161.58 = 180,801.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,013.86/447,161.58 = 180,801.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,013.86x = 447,161.58 × 180,801.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,013.86x = 80,847,623,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,847,623,026.46/324,013.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,519.03

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