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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,996.44, 455,395.53 and 179,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,996.44, 455,395.53 and 179,093.44 is: 247,149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,996.44 : 455,395.53 = 179,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,996.44/455,395.53 = 179,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,996.44x = 455,395.53 × 179,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,996.44x = 81,558,352,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,558,352,028.32/329,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,149.19

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