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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,056.88, 449,947.86 and 180,862.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,056.88, 449,947.86 and 180,862.04 is: 249,583.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,056.88 : 449,947.86 = 180,862.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,056.88/449,947.86 = 180,862.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,056.88x = 449,947.86 × 180,862.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,056.88x = 81,378,487,853.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,378,487,853.23/326,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,583.72

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