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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,924.48, 455,283.60 and 179,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,924.48, 455,283.60 and 179,018.24 is: 247,038.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,924.48 : 455,283.60 = 179,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,924.48/455,283.60 = 179,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,924.48x = 455,283.60 × 179,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,924.48x = 81,504,068,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,504,068,772.86/329,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,038.56

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