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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,023.52, 447,151.84 and 180,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,023.52, 447,151.84 and 180,775.04 is: 249,469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,023.52 : 447,151.84 = 180,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,023.52/447,151.84 = 180,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,023.52x = 447,151.84 × 180,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,023.52x = 80,833,891,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,833,891,762.07/324,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,469.21

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