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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,814.46, 445,494.63 and 177,636.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,814.46, 445,494.63 and 177,636.85 is: 245,144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,814.46 : 445,494.63 = 177,636.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,814.46/445,494.63 = 177,636.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,814.46x = 445,494.63 × 177,636.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,814.46x = 79,136,262,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,136,262,317.52/322,814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,144.72

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