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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,695.62, 445,285.85 and 179,432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,695.62, 445,285.85 and 179,432.54 is: 247,597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,695.62 : 445,285.85 = 179,432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,695.62/445,285.85 = 179,432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,695.62x = 445,285.85 × 179,432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,695.62x = 79,898,771,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,898,771,091.56/322,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,597.94

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