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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,684.52, 448,063.34 and 181,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,684.52, 448,063.34 and 181,444.52 is: 250,392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,684.52 : 448,063.34 = 181,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,684.52/448,063.34 = 181,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,684.52x = 448,063.34 × 181,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,684.52x = 81,298,637,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,298,637,655.90/324,684.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,392.71

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