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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,719.55, 448,118.06 and 181,488.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,719.55, 448,118.06 and 181,488.87 is: 250,457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,719.55 : 448,118.06 = 181,488.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,719.55/448,118.06 = 181,488.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,719.55x = 448,118.06 × 181,488.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,719.55x = 81,328,439,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,328,439,428.55/324,719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,457.48

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