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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,068.21, 445,826.42 and 179,825.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,068.21, 445,826.42 and 179,825.17 is: 248,154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,068.21 : 445,826.42 = 179,825.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,068.21/445,826.42 = 179,825.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,068.21x = 445,826.42 × 179,825.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,068.21x = 80,170,811,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,170,811,766.99/323,068.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,154.44

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