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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,624.68, 445,212.90 and 179,382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,624.68, 445,212.90 and 179,382.12 is: 247,542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,624.68 : 445,212.90 = 179,382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,624.68/445,212.90 = 179,382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,624.68x = 445,212.90 × 179,382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,624.68x = 79,863,233,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,863,233,853.35/322,624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,542.23

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