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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,047.32, 447,210.52 and 180,828.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,047.32, 447,210.52 and 180,828.86 is: 249,557.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,047.32 : 447,210.52 = 180,828.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,047.32/447,210.52 = 180,828.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,047.32x = 447,210.52 × 180,828.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,047.32x = 80,868,565,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,868,565,823.48/324,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,557.89

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