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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,853.95, 448,299.45 and 181,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,853.95, 448,299.45 and 181,614 is: 250,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,853.95 : 448,299.45 = 181,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,853.95/448,299.45 = 181,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,853.95x = 448,299.45 × 181,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,853.95x = 81,417,456,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,417,456,312.30/324,853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,627.88

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