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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,955.71, 455,338.89 and 179,052.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,955.71, 455,338.89 and 179,052.71 is: 247,092.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,955.71 : 455,338.89 = 179,052.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,955.71/455,338.89 = 179,052.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,955.71x = 455,338.89 × 179,052.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,955.71x = 81,529,663,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,529,663,798.96/329,955.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,092.75

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