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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,996.76, 455,395.41 and 179,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,996.76, 455,395.41 and 179,093.76 is: 247,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,996.76 : 455,395.41 = 179,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,996.76/455,395.41 = 179,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,996.76x = 455,395.41 × 179,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,996.76x = 81,558,476,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,558,476,263.64/329,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,149.32

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