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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,952.89, 455,334.99 and 179,049.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,952.89, 455,334.99 and 179,049.89 is: 247,088.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,952.89 : 455,334.99 = 179,049.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,952.89/455,334.99 = 179,049.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,952.89x = 455,334.99 × 179,049.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,952.89x = 81,527,680,339.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,527,680,339.55/329,952.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,088.85

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