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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,037.63, 445,806.62 and 179,806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,037.63, 445,806.62 and 179,806.74 is: 248,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,037.63 : 445,806.62 = 179,806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,037.63/445,806.62 = 179,806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,037.63x = 445,806.62 × 179,806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,037.63x = 80,159,034,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,159,034,113.59/323,037.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,141.48

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