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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,414.52, 444,942.84 and 179,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,414.52, 444,942.84 and 179,180.60 is: 247,275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,414.52 : 444,942.84 = 179,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,414.52/444,942.84 = 179,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,414.52x = 444,942.84 × 179,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,414.52x = 79,725,125,036.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,725,125,036.90/322,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,275.23

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