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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,495.90, 447,171.71 and 233,680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,495.90, 447,171.71 and 233,680.28 is: 322,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,495.90 : 447,171.71 = 233,680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,495.90/447,171.71 = 233,680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,495.90x = 447,171.71 × 233,680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,495.90x = 104,495,206,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,495,206,996.62/324,495.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,023.20

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