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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,149.08, 445,944.78 and 179,905.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,149.08, 445,944.78 and 179,905.44 is: 248,268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,149.08 : 445,944.78 = 179,905.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,149.08/445,944.78 = 179,905.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,149.08x = 445,944.78 × 179,905.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,149.08x = 80,227,891,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,227,891,861.60/323,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,268.98

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