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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,958.88, 448,434.86 and 179,760.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,958.88, 448,434.86 and 179,760.88 is: 248,065.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,958.88 : 448,434.86 = 179,760.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,958.88/448,434.86 = 179,760.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,958.88x = 448,434.86 × 179,760.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,958.88x = 80,611,044,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,611,044,384.59/324,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,065.37

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