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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,738.64, 448,160.34 and 181,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,738.64, 448,160.34 and 181,504.72 is: 250,488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,738.64 : 448,160.34 = 181,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,738.64/448,160.34 = 181,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,738.64x = 448,160.34 × 181,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,738.64x = 81,343,217,026.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,343,217,026.80/324,738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,488.26

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