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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,167.73, 441,832.85 and 174,976.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,167.73, 441,832.85 and 174,976.49 is: 241,468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,167.73 : 441,832.85 = 174,976.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,167.73/441,832.85 = 174,976.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,167.73x = 441,832.85 × 174,976.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,167.73x = 77,310,361,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,310,361,259.70/320,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,468.31

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