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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,610.36, 447,964.56 and 181,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,610.36, 447,964.56 and 181,376.44 is: 250,300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,610.36 : 447,964.56 = 181,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,610.36/447,964.56 = 181,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,610.36x = 447,964.56 × 181,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,610.36x = 81,250,217,138.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,250,217,138.97/324,610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,300.75

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