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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,564.44, 445,113.72 and 179,315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,564.44, 445,113.72 and 179,315.76 is: 247,441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,564.44 : 445,113.72 = 179,315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,564.44/445,113.72 = 179,315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,564.44x = 445,113.72 × 179,315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,564.44x = 79,815,905,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,815,905,204.43/322,564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,441.73

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