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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,433.16, 447,708.66 and 181,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,433.16, 447,708.66 and 181,189 is: 250,035.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,433.16 : 447,708.66 = 181,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,433.16/447,708.66 = 181,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,433.16x = 447,708.66 × 181,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,433.16x = 81,119,884,396.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,119,884,396.74/324,433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,035.74

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