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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,806.96, 445,422.24 and 179,566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,806.96, 445,422.24 and 179,566.56 is: 247,773.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,806.96 : 445,422.24 = 179,566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,806.96/445,422.24 = 179,566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,806.96x = 445,422.24 × 179,566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,806.96x = 79,982,939,384.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,982,939,384.29/322,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,773.28

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