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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,604.48, 442,395.72 and 184,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,604.48, 442,395.72 and 184,682.88 is: 254,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,604.48 : 442,395.72 = 184,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,604.48/442,395.72 = 184,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,604.48x = 442,395.72 × 184,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,604.48x = 81,702,915,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,702,915,669.27/320,604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,840.22

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