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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,152.23, 441,883.73 and 184,264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,152.23, 441,883.73 and 184,264.65 is: 254,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,152.23 : 441,883.73 = 184,264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,152.23/441,883.73 = 184,264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,152.23x = 441,883.73 × 184,264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,152.23x = 81,423,551,309.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,423,551,309.81/320,152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,327.61

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