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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,566.48, 447,922.76 and 181,327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,566.48, 447,922.76 and 181,327.29 is: 250,243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,566.48 : 447,922.76 = 181,327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,566.48/447,922.76 = 181,327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,566.48x = 447,922.76 × 181,327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,566.48x = 81,220,619,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,220,619,293.48/324,566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,243.40

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