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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,932.30, 445,645.71 and 179,688.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,932.30, 445,645.71 and 179,688.93 is: 247,970.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,932.30 : 445,645.71 = 179,688.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,932.30/445,645.71 = 179,688.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,932.30x = 445,645.71 × 179,688.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,932.30x = 80,077,600,788.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,077,600,788.99/322,932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,970.24

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