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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,246.86, 441,942.40 and 175,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,246.86, 441,942.40 and 175,052.84 is: 241,573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,246.86 : 441,942.40 = 175,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,246.86/441,942.40 = 175,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,246.86x = 441,942.40 × 175,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,246.86x = 77,363,272,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,363,272,236.42/320,246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,573.87

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