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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,274.84, 444,739.82 and 179,034.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,274.84, 444,739.82 and 179,034.98 is: 247,068.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,274.84 : 444,739.82 = 179,034.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,274.84/444,739.82 = 179,034.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,274.84x = 444,739.82 × 179,034.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,274.84x = 79,623,981,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,623,981,660.03/322,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,068.57

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