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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,767.24, 445,412.40 and 179,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,767.24, 445,412.40 and 179,524.20 is: 247,739.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,767.24 : 445,412.40 = 179,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,767.24/445,412.40 = 179,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,767.24x = 445,412.40 × 179,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,767.24x = 79,962,304,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,962,304,780.08/322,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,739.84

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