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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,614.70, 447,965.73 and 181,373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,614.70, 447,965.73 and 181,373.22 is: 250,293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,614.70 : 447,965.73 = 181,373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,614.70/447,965.73 = 181,373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,614.70x = 447,965.73 × 181,373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,614.70x = 81,248,986,899.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,248,986,899.75/324,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,293.62

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