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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,425.92, 454,607.73 and 178,522.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,425.92, 454,607.73 and 178,522.92 is: 246,361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,425.92 : 454,607.73 = 178,522.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,425.92/454,607.73 = 178,522.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,425.92x = 454,607.73 × 178,522.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,425.92x = 81,157,899,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,157,899,414.17/329,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,361.61

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