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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,477.48, 440,843.58 and 181,795.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,477.48, 440,843.58 and 181,795.38 is: 272,154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,477.48 : 440,843.58 = 181,795.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,477.48/440,843.58 = 181,795.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,477.48x = 440,843.58 × 181,795.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,477.48x = 80,143,326,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,143,326,146.66/294,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,154.35

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