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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,049.67, 445,808.56 and 179,806.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,049.67, 445,808.56 and 179,806.64 is: 248,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,049.67 : 445,808.56 = 179,806.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,049.67/445,808.56 = 179,806.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,049.67x = 445,808.56 × 179,806.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,049.67x = 80,159,336,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,159,336,915.42/323,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,133.17

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