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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,023.50, 445,771.95 and 179,780.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,023.50, 445,771.95 and 179,780.10 is: 248,096.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,023.50 : 445,771.95 = 179,780.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,023.50/445,771.95 = 179,780.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,023.50x = 445,771.95 × 179,780.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,023.50x = 80,140,925,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,140,925,748.20/323,023.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,096.27

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