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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,365.48, 454,524.96 and 178,462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,365.48, 454,524.96 and 178,462.48 is: 246,278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,365.48 : 454,524.96 = 178,462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,365.48/454,524.96 = 178,462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,365.48x = 454,524.96 × 178,462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,365.48x = 81,115,651,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,115,651,583.50/329,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,278.55

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