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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,056.61, 445,818.14 and 179,813.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,056.61, 445,818.14 and 179,813.58 is: 248,142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,056.61 : 445,818.14 = 179,813.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,056.61/445,818.14 = 179,813.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,056.61x = 445,818.14 × 179,813.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,056.61x = 80,164,155,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,164,155,782.34/323,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,142.75

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