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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,088.16, 447,240.66 and 180,846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,088.16, 447,240.66 and 180,846.68 is: 249,567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,088.16 : 447,240.66 = 180,846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,088.16/447,240.66 = 180,846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,088.16x = 447,240.66 × 180,846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,088.16x = 80,881,988,522.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,881,988,522.01/324,088.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,567.86

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