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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,088.66, 447,242.42 and 180,848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,088.66, 447,242.42 and 180,848.59 is: 249,571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,088.66 : 447,242.42 = 180,848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,088.66/447,242.42 = 180,848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,088.66x = 447,242.42 × 180,848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,088.66x = 80,883,161,045.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,883,161,045.19/324,088.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,571.09

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