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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,867.27, 445,556.77 and 179,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,867.27, 445,556.77 and 179,627.28 is: 247,885.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,867.27 : 445,556.77 = 179,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,867.27/445,556.77 = 179,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,867.27x = 445,556.77 × 179,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,867.27x = 80,034,150,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,034,150,680.69/322,867.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,885.61

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