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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,199.48, 441,876.72 and 175,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,199.48, 441,876.72 and 175,008.24 is: 241,512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,199.48 : 441,876.72 = 175,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,199.48/441,876.72 = 175,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,199.48x = 441,876.72 × 175,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,199.48x = 77,332,067,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,332,067,064.17/320,199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,512.16

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