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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,509.16, 447,782.37 and 181,296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,509.16, 447,782.37 and 181,296.18 is: 250,166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,509.16 : 447,782.37 = 181,296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,509.16/447,782.37 = 181,296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,509.16x = 447,782.37 × 181,296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,509.16x = 81,181,233,152.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,181,233,152.35/324,509.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,166.23

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