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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,144.91, 441,873.63 and 184,257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,144.91, 441,873.63 and 184,257.33 is: 254,317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,144.91 : 441,873.63 = 184,257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,144.91/441,873.63 = 184,257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,144.91x = 441,873.63 × 184,257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,144.91x = 81,418,456,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,418,456,089.72/320,144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,317.51

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