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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,046.17, 447,192.90 and 180,803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,046.17, 447,192.90 and 180,803.14 is: 249,513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,046.17 : 447,192.90 = 180,803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,046.17/447,192.90 = 180,803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,046.17x = 447,192.90 × 180,803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,046.17x = 80,853,879,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,853,879,387.72/324,046.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,513.45

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