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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,108.29, 447,269.76 and 180,868.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,108.29, 447,269.76 and 180,868.28 is: 249,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,108.29 : 447,269.76 = 180,868.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,108.29/447,269.76 = 180,868.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,108.29x = 447,269.76 × 180,868.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,108.29x = 80,896,912,187.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,896,912,187.21/324,108.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,598.40

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