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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,264.02, 444,709.26 and 179,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,264.02, 444,709.26 and 179,032.80 is: 247,056.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,264.02 : 444,709.26 = 179,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,264.02/444,709.26 = 179,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,264.02x = 444,709.26 × 179,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,264.02x = 79,617,544,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,617,544,003.73/322,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,056.88

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