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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,608.88, 447,926.04 and 181,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,608.88, 447,926.04 and 181,374.96 is: 250,278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,608.88 : 447,926.04 = 181,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,608.88/447,926.04 = 181,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,608.88x = 447,926.04 × 181,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,608.88x = 81,242,567,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,242,567,587.96/324,608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,278.33

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