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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,046.84, 304,510.86 and 182,646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,046.84, 304,510.86 and 182,646.36 is: 251,610.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,046.84 : 304,510.86 = 182,646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,046.84/304,510.86 = 182,646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,046.84x = 304,510.86 × 182,646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,046.84x = 55,617,800,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,617,800,159.47/221,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,610.93

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