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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,768.96, 448,182.96 and 181,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,768.96, 448,182.96 and 181,535.04 is: 250,519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,768.96 : 448,182.96 = 181,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,768.96/448,182.96 = 181,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,768.96x = 448,182.96 × 181,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,768.96x = 81,360,911,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,360,911,570.92/324,768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,519.36

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