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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,966.24, 455,353.71 and 179,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,966.24, 455,353.71 and 179,063.24 is: 247,107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,966.24 : 455,353.71 = 179,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,966.24/455,353.71 = 179,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,966.24x = 455,353.71 × 179,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,966.24x = 81,537,111,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,537,111,125.52/329,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,107.43

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