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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,960.88, 448,437.62 and 179,762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,960.88, 448,437.62 and 179,762.88 is: 248,068.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,960.88 : 448,437.62 = 179,762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,960.88/448,437.62 = 179,762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,960.88x = 448,437.62 × 179,762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,960.88x = 80,612,438,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,612,438,071.55/324,960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,068.13

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