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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,716.04, 442,295.72 and 275,379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,716.04, 442,295.72 and 275,379.80 is: 379,773.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,716.04 : 442,295.72 = 275,379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,716.04/442,295.72 = 275,379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,716.04x = 442,295.72 × 275,379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,716.04x = 121,799,306,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,799,306,914.46/320,716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,773.04

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