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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,943.24, 455,322.90 and 179,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,943.24, 455,322.90 and 179,040.24 is: 247,076.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,943.24 : 455,322.90 = 179,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,943.24/455,322.90 = 179,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,943.24x = 455,322.90 × 179,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,943.24x = 81,521,121,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,521,121,293.50/329,943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,076.20

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