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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,619.63, 447,976.49 and 177,447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,619.63, 447,976.49 and 177,447.48 is: 244,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,619.63 : 447,976.49 = 177,447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,619.63/447,976.49 = 177,447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,619.63x = 447,976.49 × 177,447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,619.63x = 79,492,302,115.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,492,302,115.57/324,619.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,878.30

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