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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,932.63, 455,307.33 and 179,029.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,932.63, 455,307.33 and 179,029.63 is: 247,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,932.63 : 455,307.33 = 179,029.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,932.63/455,307.33 = 179,029.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,932.63x = 455,307.33 × 179,029.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,932.63x = 81,513,499,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,513,499,654.50/329,932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,061.05

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