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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,976.18, 455,367.45 and 179,073.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,976.18, 455,367.45 and 179,073.18 is: 247,121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,976.18 : 455,367.45 = 179,073.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,976.18/455,367.45 = 179,073.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,976.18x = 455,367.45 × 179,073.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,976.18x = 81,544,097,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,544,097,339.99/329,976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,121.16

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