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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,265.86, 441,921.72 and 182,448.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,265.86, 441,921.72 and 182,448.41 is: 251,753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,265.86 : 441,921.72 = 182,448.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,265.86/441,921.72 = 182,448.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,265.86x = 441,921.72 × 182,448.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,265.86x = 80,627,915,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,627,915,158.47/320,265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,753.08

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