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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,567.30, 399,467.70 and 182,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,567.30, 399,467.70 and 182,196.52 is: 251,346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,567.30 : 399,467.70 = 182,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,567.30/399,467.70 = 182,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,567.30x = 399,467.70 × 182,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,567.30x = 72,781,624,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,781,624,792.40/289,567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,346.15

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