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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,795.99, 442,797.03 and 184,920.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,795.99, 442,797.03 and 184,920.77 is: 255,247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,795.99 : 442,797.03 = 184,920.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,795.99/442,797.03 = 184,920.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,795.99x = 442,797.03 × 184,920.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,795.99x = 81,882,368,848.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,882,368,848.31/320,795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,247.48

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