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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,972.27, 455,362.02 and 179,069.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,972.27, 455,362.02 and 179,069.27 is: 247,115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,972.27 : 455,362.02 = 179,069.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,972.27/455,362.02 = 179,069.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,972.27x = 455,362.02 × 179,069.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,972.27x = 81,541,342,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,541,342,230.32/329,972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,115.75

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