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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,032.52, 447,164.26 and 180,784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,032.52, 447,164.26 and 180,784.04 is: 249,481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,032.52 : 447,164.26 = 180,784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,032.52/447,164.26 = 180,784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,032.52x = 447,164.26 × 180,784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,032.52x = 80,840,161,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,840,161,466.41/324,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,481.63

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