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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,103.12, 441,730.40 and 176,860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,103.12, 441,730.40 and 176,860.08 is: 244,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,103.12 : 441,730.40 = 176,860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,103.12/441,730.40 = 176,860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,103.12x = 441,730.40 × 176,860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,103.12x = 78,124,473,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,124,473,882.43/320,103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,060.33

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