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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,370.48, 447,629.47 and 179,186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,370.48, 447,629.47 and 179,186.23 is: 247,276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,370.48 : 447,629.47 = 179,186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,370.48/447,629.47 = 179,186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,370.48x = 447,629.47 × 179,186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,370.48x = 80,209,035,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,209,035,767.78/324,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,276.00

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