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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,996.30, 445,730.56 and 179,756.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,996.30, 445,730.56 and 179,756.30 is: 248,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,996.30 : 445,730.56 = 179,756.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,996.30/445,730.56 = 179,756.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,996.30x = 445,730.56 × 179,756.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,996.30x = 80,122,876,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,122,876,927.46/322,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,061.29

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