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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,042.06, 444,397.48 and 178,802.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,042.06, 444,397.48 and 178,802.07 is: 246,735.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,042.06 : 444,397.48 = 178,802.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,042.06/444,397.48 = 178,802.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,042.06x = 444,397.48 × 178,802.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,042.06x = 79,459,189,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,459,189,326.78/322,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,735.44

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