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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,710.02, 448,113.67 and 181,470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,710.02, 448,113.67 and 181,470.06 is: 250,436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,710.02 : 448,113.67 = 181,470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,710.02/448,113.67 = 181,470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,710.02x = 448,113.67 × 181,470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,710.02x = 81,319,214,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,319,214,581.72/324,710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,436.42

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