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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,056.46, 441,686.85 and 176,825.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,056.46, 441,686.85 and 176,825.73 is: 244,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,056.46 : 441,686.85 = 176,825.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,056.46/441,686.85 = 176,825.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,056.46x = 441,686.85 × 176,825.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,056.46x = 78,101,599,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,101,599,682.65/320,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,024.45

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