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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,033.70, 318,050.55 and 183,165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,033.70, 318,050.55 and 183,165.30 is: 274,747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,033.70 : 318,050.55 = 183,165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,033.70/318,050.55 = 183,165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,033.70x = 318,050.55 × 183,165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,033.70x = 58,255,824,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,255,824,405.92/212,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,747.95

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