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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,255.81, 444,697.92 and 179,024.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,255.81, 444,697.92 and 179,024.59 is: 247,045.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,255.81 : 444,697.92 = 179,024.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,255.81/444,697.92 = 179,024.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,255.81x = 444,697.92 × 179,024.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,255.81x = 79,611,860,578.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,611,860,578.36/322,255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,045.54

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