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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,152.44, 445,968.04 and 179,909.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,152.44, 445,968.04 and 179,909.34 is: 248,284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,152.44 : 445,968.04 = 179,909.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,152.44/445,968.04 = 179,909.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,152.44x = 445,968.04 × 179,909.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,152.44x = 80,233,815,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,233,815,737.49/323,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,284.73

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