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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,688.95, 448,069.46 and 181,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,688.95, 448,069.46 and 181,448.96 is: 250,398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,688.95 : 448,069.46 = 181,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,688.95/448,069.46 = 181,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,688.95x = 448,069.46 × 181,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,688.95x = 81,301,734,377.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,301,734,377.17/324,688.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,398.83

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