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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,818.93, 442,777.59 and 184,827.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,818.93, 442,777.59 and 184,827.02 is: 255,088.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,818.93 : 442,777.59 = 184,827.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,818.93/442,777.59 = 184,827.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,818.93x = 442,777.59 × 184,827.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,818.93x = 81,837,260,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,837,260,268.59/320,818.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,088.63

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