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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,255.98, 447,426.96 and 181,012.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,255.98, 447,426.96 and 181,012.88 is: 249,771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,255.98 : 447,426.96 = 181,012.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,255.98/447,426.96 = 181,012.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,255.98x = 447,426.96 × 181,012.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,255.98x = 80,990,042,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,990,042,619.24/324,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,771.93

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