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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,888.54, 445,607.48 and 179,648.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,888.54, 445,607.48 and 179,648.88 is: 247,927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,888.54 : 445,607.48 = 179,648.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,888.54/445,607.48 = 179,648.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,888.54x = 445,607.48 × 179,648.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,888.54x = 80,052,884,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,052,884,701.62/322,888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,927.30

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