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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,261.02, 444,705.12 and 179,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,261.02, 444,705.12 and 179,029.80 is: 247,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,261.02 : 444,705.12 = 179,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,261.02/444,705.12 = 179,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,261.02x = 444,705.12 × 179,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,261.02x = 79,615,468,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,615,468,692.58/322,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,052.74

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