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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,995.44, 455,394.15 and 179,092.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,995.44, 455,394.15 and 179,092.44 is: 247,147.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,995.44 : 455,394.15 = 179,092.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,995.44/455,394.15 = 179,092.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,995.44x = 455,394.15 × 179,092.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,995.44x = 81,557,649,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,557,649,485.23/329,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,147.81

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