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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,873.47, 429,021.15 and 183,546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,873.47, 429,021.15 and 183,546.33 is: 253,303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,873.47 : 429,021.15 = 183,546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,873.47/429,021.15 = 183,546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,873.47x = 429,021.15 × 183,546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,873.47x = 78,745,257,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,745,257,574.88/310,873.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,303.24

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