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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,004.80, 441,602.03 and 174,808.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,004.80, 441,602.03 and 174,808.82 is: 241,233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,004.80 : 441,602.03 = 174,808.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,004.80/441,602.03 = 174,808.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,004.80x = 441,602.03 × 174,808.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,004.80x = 77,195,926,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,195,926,691.85/320,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,233.66

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