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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,997.81, 455,396.98 and 179,094.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,997.81, 455,396.98 and 179,094.81 is: 247,150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,997.81 : 455,396.98 = 179,094.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,997.81/455,396.98 = 179,094.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,997.81x = 455,396.98 × 179,094.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,997.81x = 81,559,235,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,559,235,607.67/329,997.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,150.84

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