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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,364.70, 442,095.51 and 177,121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,364.70, 442,095.51 and 177,121.06 is: 244,422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,364.70 : 442,095.51 = 177,121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,364.70/442,095.51 = 177,121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,364.70x = 442,095.51 × 177,121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,364.70x = 78,304,425,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,304,425,352.44/320,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,422.76

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