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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,425.16, 486,525.02 and 180,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,425.16, 486,525.02 and 180,550.52 is: 270,763.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,425.16 : 486,525.02 = 180,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,425.16/486,525.02 = 180,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,425.16x = 486,525.02 × 180,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,425.16x = 87,842,345,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,842,345,354.01/324,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,763.05

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