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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,628.82, 447,979.37 and 181,390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,628.82, 447,979.37 and 181,390.04 is: 250,313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,628.82 : 447,979.37 = 181,390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,628.82/447,979.37 = 181,390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,628.82x = 447,979.37 × 181,390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,628.82x = 81,258,992,696.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,258,992,696.63/324,628.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,313.55

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