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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,255.40, 444,697.36 and 179,024.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,255.40, 444,697.36 and 179,024.18 is: 247,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,255.40 : 444,697.36 = 179,024.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,255.40/444,697.36 = 179,024.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,255.40x = 444,697.36 × 179,024.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,255.40x = 79,611,577,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,611,577,551.12/322,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,044.98

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