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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,628.94, 445,230.87 and 179,385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,628.94, 445,230.87 and 179,385.30 is: 247,553.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,628.94 : 445,230.87 = 179,385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,628.94/445,230.87 = 179,385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,628.94x = 445,230.87 × 179,385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,628.94x = 79,867,873,184.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,867,873,184.21/322,628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,553.34

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