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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,800.94, 442,691.39 and 177,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,800.94, 442,691.39 and 177,552.44 is: 245,014.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,800.94 : 442,691.39 = 177,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,800.94/442,691.39 = 177,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,800.94x = 442,691.39 × 177,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,800.94x = 78,600,936,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,600,936,461.49/320,800.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,014.67

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