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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,167.80, 452,862.90 and 183,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,167.80, 452,862.90 and 183,713.40 is: 275,333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,167.80 : 452,862.90 = 183,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,167.80/452,862.90 = 183,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,167.80x = 452,862.90 × 183,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,167.80x = 83,196,983,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,196,983,092.86/302,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,333.72

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