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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,732.07, 445,363.92 and 179,489.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,732.07, 445,363.92 and 179,489.04 is: 247,691.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,732.07 : 445,363.92 = 179,489.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,732.07/445,363.92 = 179,489.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,732.07x = 445,363.92 × 179,489.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,732.07x = 79,937,942,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,937,942,451.44/322,732.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,691.35

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