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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,663.49, 421,807.42 and 183,225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,663.49, 421,807.42 and 183,225.04 is: 252,845.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,663.49 : 421,807.42 = 183,225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,663.49/421,807.42 = 183,225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,663.49x = 421,807.42 × 183,225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,663.49x = 77,285,679,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,285,679,545.67/305,663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,845.64

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