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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,966.77, 445,690.92 and 179,724.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,966.77, 445,690.92 and 179,724.36 is: 248,017.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,966.77 : 445,690.92 = 179,724.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,966.77/445,690.92 = 179,724.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,966.77x = 445,690.92 × 179,724.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,966.77x = 80,101,515,354.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,101,515,354.81/322,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,017.82

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