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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,914.35, 455,287.10 and 179,011.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,914.35, 455,287.10 and 179,011.35 is: 247,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,914.35 : 455,287.10 = 179,011.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,914.35/455,287.10 = 179,011.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,914.35x = 455,287.10 × 179,011.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,914.35x = 81,501,557,513.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,501,557,513.53/329,914.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,038.53

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