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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,170.44, 445,975.22 and 187,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,170.44, 445,975.22 and 187,230.66 is: 258,378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,170.44 : 445,975.22 = 187,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,170.44/445,975.22 = 187,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,170.44x = 445,975.22 × 187,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,170.44x = 83,500,234,784.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,500,234,784.25/323,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,378.32

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