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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,106.29, 447,267 and 180,866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,106.29, 447,267 and 180,866.28 is: 249,595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,106.29 : 447,267 = 180,866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,106.29/447,267 = 180,866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,106.29x = 447,267 × 180,866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,106.29x = 80,895,518,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,895,518,456.76/324,106.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,595.64

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