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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,450.32, 447,767.51 and 179,268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,450.32, 447,767.51 and 179,268.75 is: 247,405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,450.32 : 447,767.51 = 179,268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,450.32/447,767.51 = 179,268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,450.32x = 447,767.51 × 179,268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,450.32x = 80,270,720,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,270,720,911.97/324,450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,405.28

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