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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,807.25, 442,698.89 and 175,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,807.25, 442,698.89 and 175,610.16 is: 242,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,807.25 : 442,698.89 = 175,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,807.25/442,698.89 = 175,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,807.25x = 442,698.89 × 175,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,807.25x = 77,742,422,026.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,742,422,026.67/320,807.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,333.74

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