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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,801.95, 442,717.14 and 184,825.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,801.95, 442,717.14 and 184,825.23 is: 255,064.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,801.95 : 442,717.14 = 184,825.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,801.95/442,717.14 = 184,825.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,801.95x = 442,717.14 × 184,825.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,801.95x = 81,825,297,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,825,297,225.44/320,801.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,064.84

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