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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,171.06, 447,356.61 and 180,931.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,171.06, 447,356.61 and 180,931.08 is: 249,685.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,171.06 : 447,356.61 = 180,931.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,171.06/447,356.61 = 180,931.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,171.06x = 447,356.61 × 180,931.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,171.06x = 80,940,714,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,940,714,592.44/324,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,685.20

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