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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,246.80, 452,981.40 and 183,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,246.80, 452,981.40 and 183,792.40 is: 275,452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,246.80 : 452,981.40 = 183,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,246.80/452,981.40 = 183,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,246.80x = 452,981.40 × 183,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,246.80x = 83,254,538,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254,538,661.36/302,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,452.18

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