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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,962.15, 455,347.77 and 179,059.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,962.15, 455,347.77 and 179,059.15 is: 247,101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,962.15 : 455,347.77 = 179,059.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,962.15/455,347.77 = 179,059.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,962.15x = 455,347.77 × 179,059.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,962.15x = 81,534,184,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534,184,650.60/329,962.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,101.63

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