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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,961.98, 455,335.26 and 179,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,961.98, 455,335.26 and 179,055.74 is: 247,090.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,961.98 : 455,335.26 = 179,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,961.98/455,335.26 = 179,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,961.98x = 455,335.26 × 179,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,961.98x = 81,530,391,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,530,391,927.39/329,961.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,090.26

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