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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,014.36, 447,162.27 and 180,802.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,014.36, 447,162.27 and 180,802.31 is: 249,519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,014.36 : 447,162.27 = 180,802.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,014.36/447,162.27 = 180,802.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,014.36x = 447,162.27 × 180,802.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,014.36x = 80,847,971,360.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,847,971,360.84/324,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,519.72

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