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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,140.36, 447,336.15 and 180,928.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,140.36, 447,336.15 and 180,928.40 is: 249,693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,140.36 : 447,336.15 = 180,928.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,140.36/447,336.15 = 180,928.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,140.36x = 447,336.15 × 180,928.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,140.36x = 80,935,813,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,935,813,881.66/324,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,693.72

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