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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,247.11, 426,785.62 and 181,947.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,247.11, 426,785.62 and 181,947.31 is: 251,101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,247.11 : 426,785.62 = 181,947.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,247.11/426,785.62 = 181,947.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,247.11x = 426,785.62 × 181,947.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,247.11x = 77,652,495,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,652,495,505.68/309,247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,101.77

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