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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,882.80, 452,824.20 and 183,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,882.80, 452,824.20 and 183,784.80 is: 275,677.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,882.80 : 452,824.20 = 183,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,882.80/452,824.20 = 183,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,882.80x = 452,824.20 × 183,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,882.80x = 83,222,205,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,222,205,032.16/301,882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,677.20

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