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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,055.61, 445,816.76 and 179,812.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,055.61, 445,816.76 and 179,812.58 is: 248,141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,055.61 : 445,816.76 = 179,812.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,055.61/445,816.76 = 179,812.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,055.61x = 445,816.76 × 179,812.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,055.61x = 80,163,458,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,163,458,694.69/323,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,141.36

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