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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,051.96, 418,260.96 and 182,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,051.96, 418,260.96 and 182,315.25 is: 251,624.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,051.96 : 418,260.96 = 182,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,051.96/418,260.96 = 182,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,051.96x = 418,260.96 × 182,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,051.96x = 76,255,351,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,255,351,487.64/303,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,624.68

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