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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,253.57, 441,949.95 and 175,059.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,253.57, 441,949.95 and 175,059.93 is: 241,582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,253.57 : 441,949.95 = 175,059.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,253.57/441,949.95 = 175,059.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,253.57x = 441,949.95 × 175,059.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,253.57x = 77,367,727,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,367,727,310.50/320,253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,582.72

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