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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,848.94, 445,537.53 and 179,622.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,848.94, 445,537.53 and 179,622.31 is: 247,882.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,848.94 : 445,537.53 = 179,622.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,848.94/445,537.53 = 179,622.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,848.94x = 445,537.53 × 179,622.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,848.94x = 80,028,480,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,028,480,330.29/322,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,882.12

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