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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,475.14, 442,206.57 and 184,482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,475.14, 442,206.57 and 184,482.82 is: 254,558.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,475.14 : 442,206.57 = 184,482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,475.14/442,206.57 = 184,482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,475.14x = 442,206.57 × 184,482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,475.14x = 81,579,512,256.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,579,512,256.71/320,475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,558.00

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