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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,626.28, 447,983.31 and 181,386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,626.28, 447,983.31 and 181,386.42 is: 250,312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,626.28 : 447,983.31 = 181,386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,626.28/447,983.31 = 181,386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,626.28x = 447,983.31 × 181,386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,626.28x = 81,258,088,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,258,088,820.65/324,626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,312.73

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