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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,076.98, 441,710.87 and 176,840.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,076.98, 441,710.87 and 176,840.32 is: 244,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,076.98 : 441,710.87 = 176,840.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,076.98/441,710.87 = 176,840.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,076.98x = 441,710.87 × 176,840.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,076.98x = 78,112,291,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,112,291,598.28/320,076.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,042.20

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