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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,104.64, 447,223.14 and 180,870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,104.64, 447,223.14 and 180,870.72 is: 249,578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,104.64 : 447,223.14 = 180,870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,104.64/447,223.14 = 180,870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,104.64x = 447,223.14 × 180,870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,104.64x = 80,889,571,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,889,571,332.46/324,104.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,578.57

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