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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,267.02, 444,713.40 and 179,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,267.02, 444,713.40 and 179,035.80 is: 247,061.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,267.02 : 444,713.40 = 179,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,267.02/444,713.40 = 179,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,267.02x = 444,713.40 × 179,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,267.02x = 79,619,619,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,619,619,339.72/322,267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,061.02

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