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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,932.13, 455,306.64 and 179,029.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,932.13, 455,306.64 and 179,029.13 is: 247,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,932.13 : 455,306.64 = 179,029.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,932.13/455,306.64 = 179,029.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,932.13x = 455,306.64 × 179,029.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,932.13x = 81,513,148,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,513,148,694.53/329,932.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,060.36

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