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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,746.22, 445,383.46 and 179,503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,746.22, 445,383.46 and 179,503.19 is: 247,710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,746.22 : 445,383.46 = 179,503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,746.22/445,383.46 = 179,503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,746.22x = 445,383.46 × 179,503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,746.22x = 79,947,751,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,947,751,510.89/322,746.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,710.88

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