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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,591.94, 445,151.55 and 179,343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,591.94, 445,151.55 and 179,343.26 is: 247,479.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,591.94 : 445,151.55 = 179,343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,591.94/445,151.55 = 179,343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,591.94x = 445,151.55 × 179,343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,591.94x = 79,834,930,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,834,930,171.05/322,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,479.62

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