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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,546.70, 461,514.45 and 181,186.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,546.70, 461,514.45 and 181,186.70 is: 271,894.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,546.70 : 461,514.45 = 181,186.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,546.70/461,514.45 = 181,186.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,546.70x = 461,514.45 × 181,186.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,546.70x = 83,620,280,197.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,620,280,197.82/307,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,894.58

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