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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,239.44, 441,914.54 and 176,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,239.44, 441,914.54 and 176,995.80 is: 244,245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,239.44 : 441,914.54 = 176,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,239.44/441,914.54 = 176,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,239.44x = 441,914.54 × 176,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,239.44x = 78,217,016,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,217,016,653.95/320,239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,245.42

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