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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,522.60, 451,627.80 and 182,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,522.60, 451,627.80 and 182,987.20 is: 274,082.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,522.60 : 451,627.80 = 182,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,522.60/451,627.80 = 182,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,522.60x = 451,627.80 × 182,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,522.60x = 82,642,106,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,642,106,564.16/301,522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,082.63

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