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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,069.64, 450,002.18 and 180,889.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,069.64, 450,002.18 and 180,889.74 is: 249,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,069.64 : 450,002.18 = 180,889.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,069.64/450,002.18 = 180,889.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,069.64x = 450,002.18 × 180,889.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,069.64x = 81,400,777,339.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,400,777,339.63/326,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,642.31

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