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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,104.36, 447,263.34 and 180,855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,104.36, 447,263.34 and 180,855.86 is: 249,580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,104.36 : 447,263.34 = 180,855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,104.36/447,263.34 = 180,855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,104.36x = 447,263.34 × 180,855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,104.36x = 80,890,196,002.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,890,196,002.17/324,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,580.71

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