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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,838.60, 335,450.70 and 182,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,838.60, 335,450.70 and 182,366.60 is: 273,299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,838.60 : 335,450.70 = 182,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,838.60/335,450.70 = 182,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,838.60x = 335,450.70 × 182,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,838.60x = 61,175,003,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,175,003,626.62/223,838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,299.62

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