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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,815.70, 328,223.55 and 183,823.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,815.70, 328,223.55 and 183,823.70 is: 275,735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,815.70 : 328,223.55 = 183,823.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,815.70/328,223.55 = 183,823.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,815.70x = 328,223.55 × 183,823.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,815.70x = 60,335,267,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,335,267,388.14/218,815.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,735.55

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