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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,745.08, 445,385.70 and 177,547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,745.08, 445,385.70 and 177,547.72 is: 245,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,745.08 : 445,385.70 = 177,547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,745.08/445,385.70 = 177,547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,745.08x = 445,385.70 × 177,547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,745.08x = 79,077,215,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,077,215,555.60/322,745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,014.47

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