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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,057.78, 443,058.63 and 185,091.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,057.78, 443,058.63 and 185,091.08 is: 255,425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,057.78 : 443,058.63 = 185,091.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,057.78/443,058.63 = 185,091.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,057.78x = 443,058.63 × 185,091.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,057.78x = 82,006,200,330.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,006,200,330.02/321,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,425.05

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