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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,995.20, 418,164.48 and 182,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,995.20, 418,164.48 and 182,175.84 is: 251,421.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,995.20 : 418,164.48 = 182,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,995.20/418,164.48 = 182,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,995.20x = 418,164.48 × 182,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,995.20x = 76,179,465,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,179,465,402.16/302,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,421.36

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