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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,443.49, 447,666.99 and 181,181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,443.49, 447,666.99 and 181,181.49 is: 249,994.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,443.49 : 447,666.99 = 181,181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,443.49/447,666.99 = 181,181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,443.49x = 447,666.99 × 181,181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,443.49x = 81,108,972,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,108,972,272.02/324,443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,994.14

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