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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,372.03, 428,299.62 and 181,322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,372.03, 428,299.62 and 181,322.47 is: 250,216.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,372.03 : 428,299.62 = 181,322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,372.03/428,299.62 = 181,322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,372.03x = 428,299.62 × 181,322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,372.03x = 77,660,344,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,660,344,853.88/310,372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,216.96

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