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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,635.93, 445,247.87 and 179,402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,635.93, 445,247.87 and 179,402.01 is: 247,580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,635.93 : 445,247.87 = 179,402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,635.93/445,247.87 = 179,402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,635.93x = 445,247.87 × 179,402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,635.93x = 79,878,361,929.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,878,361,929.21/322,635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,580.49

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