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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,002.82, 455,404.08 and 179,099.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330,002.82, 455,404.08 and 179,099.82 is: 247,157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,002.82 : 455,404.08 = 179,099.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,002.82/455,404.08 = 179,099.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,002.82x = 455,404.08 × 179,099.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,002.82x = 81,562,786,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,562,786,721.26/330,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,157.85

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