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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,908.66, 442,900.58 and 184,916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,908.66, 442,900.58 and 184,916.14 is: 255,211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,908.66 : 442,900.58 = 184,916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,908.66/442,900.58 = 184,916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,908.66x = 442,900.58 × 184,916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,908.66x = 81,899,465,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,899,465,657.36/320,908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,211.14

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