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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,964.28, 455,351.88 and 179,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,964.28, 455,351.88 and 179,061.28 is: 247,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,964.28 : 455,351.88 = 179,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,964.28/455,351.88 = 179,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,964.28x = 455,351.88 × 179,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,964.28x = 81,535,890,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,535,890,483.21/329,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,105.20

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