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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,414.23, 447,692.58 and 181,179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,414.23, 447,692.58 and 181,179.69 is: 250,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,414.23 : 447,692.58 = 181,179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,414.23/447,692.58 = 181,179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,414.23x = 447,692.58 × 181,179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,414.23x = 81,112,802,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,112,802,859.70/324,414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,028.50

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