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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,759.06, 445,373.37 and 179,496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,759.06, 445,373.37 and 179,496.10 is: 247,685.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,759.06 : 445,373.37 = 179,496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,759.06/445,373.37 = 179,496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,759.06x = 445,373.37 × 179,496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,759.06x = 79,942,782,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,942,782,958.86/322,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,685.64

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