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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,747.86, 448,150.74 and 181,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,747.86, 448,150.74 and 181,507.76 is: 250,479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,747.86 : 448,150.74 = 181,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,747.86/448,150.74 = 181,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,747.86x = 448,150.74 × 181,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,747.86x = 81,342,836,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,342,836,959.74/324,747.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,479.98

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