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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,625.35, 445,221.48 and 179,376.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,625.35, 445,221.48 and 179,376.85 is: 247,539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,625.35 : 445,221.48 = 179,376.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,625.35/445,221.48 = 179,376.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,625.35x = 445,221.48 × 179,376.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,625.35x = 79,862,426,634.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,862,426,634.74/322,625.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,539.22

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