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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,571.13, 442,344.83 and 182,767.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,571.13, 442,344.83 and 182,767.83 is: 252,194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,571.13 : 442,344.83 = 182,767.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,571.13/442,344.83 = 182,767.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,571.13x = 442,344.83 × 182,767.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,571.13x = 80,846,403,776.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,846,403,776.98/320,571.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,194.90

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