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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,469.10, 444,997.80 and 179,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,469.10, 444,997.80 and 179,220.60 is: 247,319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,469.10 : 444,997.80 = 179,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,469.10/444,997.80 = 179,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,469.10x = 444,997.80 × 179,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,469.10x = 79,752,772,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,752,772,714.68/322,469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,319.12

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