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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,180.16, 425,161.98 and 187,301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,180.16, 425,161.98 and 187,301.97 is: 258,399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,180.16 : 425,161.98 = 187,301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,180.16/425,161.98 = 187,301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,180.16x = 425,161.98 × 187,301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,180.16x = 79,633,676,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,633,676,423.10/308,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,399.75

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