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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,640.80, 452,072.40 and 183,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,640.80, 452,072.40 and 183,186.40 is: 274,543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,640.80 : 452,072.40 = 183,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,640.80/452,072.40 = 183,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,640.80x = 452,072.40 × 183,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,640.80x = 82,813,515,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,813,515,495.36/301,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,543.48

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