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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,710.46, 442,070.60 and 252,619.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,710.46, 442,070.60 and 252,619.61 is: 348,213.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,710.46 : 442,070.60 = 252,619.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,710.46/442,070.60 = 252,619.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,710.46x = 442,070.60 × 252,619.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,710.46x = 111,675,699,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,675,699,091.02/320,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,213.47

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