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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,024.34, 452,431.67 and 182,014.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,024.34, 452,431.67 and 182,014.47 is: 272,657.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,024.34 : 452,431.67 = 182,014.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,024.34/452,431.67 = 182,014.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,024.34x = 452,431.67 × 182,014.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,024.34x = 82,349,109,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,349,109,716.19/302,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,657.20

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