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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,194.05, 452,172.99 and 182,320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,194.05, 452,172.99 and 182,320.53 is: 272,806.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,194.05 : 452,172.99 = 182,320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,194.05/452,172.99 = 182,320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,194.05x = 452,172.99 × 182,320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,194.05x = 82,440,419,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,440,419,188.48/302,194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,806.23

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