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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,064.65, 449,995.28 and 180,884.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,064.65, 449,995.28 and 180,884.75 is: 249,635.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,064.65 : 449,995.28 = 180,884.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,064.65/449,995.28 = 180,884.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,064.65x = 449,995.28 × 180,884.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,064.65x = 81,397,280,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,397,280,569.58/326,064.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,635.41

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