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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,524.92, 447,812.26 and 181,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,524.92, 447,812.26 and 181,281.88 is: 250,151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,524.92 : 447,812.26 = 181,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,524.92/447,812.26 = 181,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,524.92x = 447,812.26 × 181,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,524.92x = 81,180,248,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,180,248,379.85/324,524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,151.05

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