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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,794.45, 442,806.95 and 184,882.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,794.45, 442,806.95 and 184,882.66 is: 255,201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,794.45 : 442,806.95 = 184,882.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,794.45/442,806.95 = 184,882.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,794.45x = 442,806.95 × 184,882.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,794.45x = 81,867,326,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,867,326,782.49/320,794.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,201.82

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