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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,488.40, 447,789.24 and 181,250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,488.40, 447,789.24 and 181,250.52 is: 250,123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,488.40 : 447,789.24 = 181,250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,488.40/447,789.24 = 181,250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,488.40x = 447,789.24 × 181,250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,488.40x = 81,162,032,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,162,032,600.40/324,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,123.06

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