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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,261.64, 444,720.74 and 179,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,261.64, 444,720.74 and 179,035.10 is: 247,068.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,261.64 : 444,720.74 = 179,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,261.64/444,720.74 = 179,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,261.64x = 444,720.74 × 179,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,261.64x = 79,620,622,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,620,622,157.97/322,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,068.26

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