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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,794.62, 448,208.67 and 181,571.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,794.62, 448,208.67 and 181,571.50 is: 250,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,794.62 : 448,208.67 = 181,571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,794.62/448,208.67 = 181,571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,794.62x = 448,208.67 × 181,571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,794.62x = 81,381,920,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,381,920,524.91/324,794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,564.25

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