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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,147.08, 445,942.02 and 179,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,147.08, 445,942.02 and 179,903.44 is: 248,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,147.08 : 445,942.02 = 179,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,147.08/445,942.02 = 179,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,147.08x = 445,942.02 × 179,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,147.08x = 80,226,503,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,226,503,438.55/323,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,266.22

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