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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,960.63, 448,437.27 and 179,762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,960.63, 448,437.27 and 179,762.62 is: 248,067.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,960.63 : 448,437.27 = 179,762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,960.63/448,437.27 = 179,762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,960.63x = 448,437.27 × 179,762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,960.63x = 80,612,258,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,612,258,560.85/324,960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,067.77

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