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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,633.07, 447,985.04 and 181,394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,633.07, 447,985.04 and 181,394.29 is: 250,319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,633.07 : 447,985.04 = 181,394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,633.07/447,985.04 = 181,394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,633.07x = 447,985.04 × 181,394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,633.07x = 81,261,928,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,261,928,261.42/324,633.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,319.32

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