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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,275.14, 441,960.48 and 177,026.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,275.14, 441,960.48 and 177,026.64 is: 244,286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,275.14 : 441,960.48 = 177,026.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,275.14/441,960.48 = 177,026.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,275.14x = 441,960.48 × 177,026.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,275.14x = 78,238,778,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,238,778,787.19/320,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,286.14

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