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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,271.52, 443,388.33 and 185,336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,271.52, 443,388.33 and 185,336.10 is: 255,783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,271.52 : 443,388.33 = 185,336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,271.52/443,388.33 = 185,336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,271.52x = 443,388.33 × 185,336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,271.52x = 82,175,863,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,175,863,867.71/321,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,783.22

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