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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,913.60, 455,286.06 and 179,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,913.60, 455,286.06 and 179,010.60 is: 247,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,913.60 : 455,286.06 = 179,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,913.60/455,286.06 = 179,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,913.60x = 455,286.06 × 179,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,913.60x = 81,501,030,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,501,030,772.24/329,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,037.50

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