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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,997.73, 448,499.94 and 181,758.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,997.73, 448,499.94 and 181,758.11 is: 250,827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,997.73 : 448,499.94 = 181,758.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,997.73/448,499.94 = 181,758.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,997.73x = 448,499.94 × 181,758.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,997.73x = 81,518,501,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,518,501,429.51/324,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,827.91

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