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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,595.94, 445,157.06 and 179,347.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,595.94, 445,157.06 and 179,347.26 is: 247,485.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,595.94 : 445,157.06 = 179,347.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,595.94/445,157.06 = 179,347.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,595.94x = 445,157.06 × 179,347.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,595.94x = 79,837,698,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,837,698,980.66/322,595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,485.13

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