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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,963.99, 448,441.90 and 179,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,963.99, 448,441.90 and 179,766 is: 248,072.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,963.99 : 448,441.90 = 179,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,963.99/448,441.90 = 179,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,963.99x = 448,441.90 × 179,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,963.99x = 80,614,606,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,614,606,145.99/324,963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,072.43

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