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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,262.36, 441,916.89 and 182,444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,262.36, 441,916.89 and 182,444.91 is: 251,748.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,262.36 : 441,916.89 = 182,444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,262.36/441,916.89 = 182,444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,262.36x = 441,916.89 × 182,444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,262.36x = 80,625,485,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,625,485,013.95/320,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,748.24

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