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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,812.23, 442,710.93 and 184,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,812.23, 442,710.93 and 184,846.44 is: 255,082.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,812.23 : 442,710.93 = 184,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,812.23/442,710.93 = 184,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,812.23x = 442,710.93 × 184,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,812.23x = 81,833,539,359.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,833,539,359.59/320,812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,082.36

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