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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,191.55, 452,169.24 and 182,318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,191.55, 452,169.24 and 182,318.03 is: 272,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,191.55 : 452,169.24 = 182,318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,191.55/452,169.24 = 182,318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,191.55x = 452,169.24 × 182,318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,191.55x = 82,438,602,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,438,602,802.55/302,191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,802.48

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