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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,863.34, 442,815.99 and 183,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,863.34, 442,815.99 and 183,045.30 is: 252,616.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,863.34 : 442,815.99 = 183,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,863.34/442,815.99 = 183,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,863.34x = 442,815.99 × 183,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,863.34x = 81,055,385,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,055,385,734.35/320,863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,616.54

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