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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,186.35, 447,382.08 and 180,957.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,186.35, 447,382.08 and 180,957.29 is: 249,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,186.35 : 447,382.08 = 180,957.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,186.35/447,382.08 = 180,957.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,186.35x = 447,382.08 × 180,957.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,186.35x = 80,957,046,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,957,046,554.45/324,186.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,723.80

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