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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,300.43, 301,259.48 and 133,464.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,300.43, 301,259.48 and 133,464.27 is: 184,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,300.43 : 301,259.48 = 133,464.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,300.43/301,259.48 = 133,464.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,300.43x = 301,259.48 × 133,464.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,300.43x = 40,207,375,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207,375,911.46/218,300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,183.68

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