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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,577.22, 447,908.31 and 181,338.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,577.22, 447,908.31 and 181,338.35 is: 250,242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,577.22 : 447,908.31 = 181,338.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,577.22/447,908.31 = 181,338.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,577.22x = 447,908.31 × 181,338.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,577.22x = 81,222,951,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,222,951,647.15/324,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,242.31

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