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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,575.11, 447,910.59 and 181,359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,575.11, 447,910.59 and 181,359.82 is: 250,274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,575.11 : 447,910.59 = 181,359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,575.11/447,910.59 = 181,359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,575.11x = 447,910.59 × 181,359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,575.11x = 81,232,983,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,232,983,978.49/324,575.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,274.84

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