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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,215.87, 446,051.06 and 179,966.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,215.87, 446,051.06 and 179,966.83 is: 248,361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,215.87 : 446,051.06 = 179,966.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,215.87/446,051.06 = 179,966.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,215.87x = 446,051.06 × 179,966.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,215.87x = 80,274,395,286.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,274,395,286.34/323,215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,361.55

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