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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,604.54, 447,977.44 and 179,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,604.54, 447,977.44 and 179,407.20 is: 247,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,604.54 : 447,977.44 = 179,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,604.54/447,977.44 = 179,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,604.54x = 447,977.44 × 179,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,604.54x = 80,370,378,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,370,378,397.83/324,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,594.75

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