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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,933.81, 455,308.97 and 179,030.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,933.81, 455,308.97 and 179,030.81 is: 247,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,933.81 : 455,308.97 = 179,030.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,933.81/455,308.97 = 179,030.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,933.81x = 455,308.97 × 179,030.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,933.81x = 81,514,333,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514,333,942.48/329,933.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,062.69

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