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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,035.28, 449,906.15 and 180,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,035.28, 449,906.15 and 180,827.36 is: 249,529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,035.28 : 449,906.15 = 180,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,035.28/449,906.15 = 180,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,035.28x = 449,906.15 × 180,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,035.28x = 81,355,343,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,355,343,772.67/326,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,529.27

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