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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,401.54, 444,924.91 and 179,167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,401.54, 444,924.91 and 179,167.62 is: 247,257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,401.54 : 444,924.91 = 179,167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,401.54/444,924.91 = 179,167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,401.54x = 444,924.91 × 179,167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,401.54x = 79,716,137,203.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,716,137,203.41/322,401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,257.31

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