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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,232.82, 455,721.39 and 179,329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330,232.82, 455,721.39 and 179,329.82 is: 247,475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,232.82 : 455,721.39 = 179,329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,232.82/455,721.39 = 179,329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,232.82x = 455,721.39 × 179,329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,232.82x = 81,724,432,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,724,432,560.24/330,232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,475.20

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