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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,955.28, 455,339.48 and 179,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,955.28, 455,339.48 and 179,052.24 is: 247,092.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,955.28 : 455,339.48 = 179,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,955.28/455,339.48 = 179,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,955.28x = 455,339.48 × 179,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,955.28x = 81,529,553,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,529,553,854.44/329,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,092.74

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