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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,803.80, 480,168.90 and 295,920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,803.80, 480,168.90 and 295,920.60 is: 442,924.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,803.80 : 480,168.90 = 295,920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,803.80/480,168.90 = 295,920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,803.80x = 480,168.90 × 295,920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,803.80x = 142,091,868,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,091,868,989.34/320,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,924.52

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