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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,023.44, 445,767.91 and 179,783.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,023.44, 445,767.91 and 179,783.55 is: 248,098.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,023.44 : 445,767.91 = 179,783.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,023.44/445,767.91 = 179,783.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,023.44x = 445,767.91 × 179,783.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,023.44x = 80,141,736,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,141,736,886.42/323,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,098.83

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