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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,005.53, 445,747.64 and 179,799.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,005.53, 445,747.64 and 179,799.41 is: 248,123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,005.53 : 445,747.64 = 179,799.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,005.53/445,747.64 = 179,799.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,005.53x = 445,747.64 × 179,799.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,005.53x = 80,145,159,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,145,159,553.16/323,005.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,123.18

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