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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,961.91, 455,347.43 and 179,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,961.91, 455,347.43 and 179,058.91 is: 247,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,961.91 : 455,347.43 = 179,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,961.91/455,347.43 = 179,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,961.91x = 455,347.43 × 179,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,961.91x = 81,534,012,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534,012,453.44/329,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,101.29

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