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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,965.27, 445,688.87 and 179,722.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,965.27, 445,688.87 and 179,722.85 is: 248,015.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,965.27 : 445,688.87 = 179,722.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,965.27/445,688.87 = 179,722.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,965.27x = 445,688.87 × 179,722.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,965.27x = 80,100,470,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,100,470,802.62/322,965.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,015.74

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