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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,104.52, 447,210.75 and 180,864.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,104.52, 447,210.75 and 180,864.23 is: 249,562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,104.52 : 447,210.75 = 180,864.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,104.52/447,210.75 = 180,864.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,104.52x = 447,210.75 × 180,864.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,104.52x = 80,884,426,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,884,426,388.66/324,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,562.78

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