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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,349.80, 428,231.14 and 183,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,349.80, 428,231.14 and 183,007.72 is: 252,520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,349.80 : 428,231.14 = 183,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,349.80/428,231.14 = 183,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,349.80x = 428,231.14 × 183,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,349.80x = 78,369,604,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,369,604,564.40/310,349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,520.24

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