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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,735.70, 328,103.55 and 183,743.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,735.70, 328,103.55 and 183,743.70 is: 275,615.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,735.70 : 328,103.55 = 183,743.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,735.70/328,103.55 = 183,743.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,735.70x = 328,103.55 × 183,743.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,735.70x = 60,286,960,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,286,960,260.14/218,735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,615.55

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