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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,961.66, 455,347.08 and 179,058.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,961.66, 455,347.08 and 179,058.66 is: 247,100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,961.66 : 455,347.08 = 179,058.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,961.66/455,347.08 = 179,058.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,961.66x = 455,347.08 × 179,058.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,961.66x = 81,533,835,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,533,835,702.98/329,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,100.94

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