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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,475.74, 444,997.35 and 179,230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,475.74, 444,997.35 and 179,230.84 is: 247,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,475.74 : 444,997.35 = 179,230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,475.74/444,997.35 = 179,230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,475.74x = 444,997.35 × 179,230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,475.74x = 79,757,248,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,757,248,838.27/322,475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,327.90

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