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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,969.31, 455,357.64 and 179,066.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,969.31, 455,357.64 and 179,066.31 is: 247,111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,969.31 : 455,357.64 = 179,066.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,969.31/455,357.64 = 179,066.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,969.31x = 455,357.64 × 179,066.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,969.31x = 81,539,212,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,539,212,325.11/329,969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,111.50

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