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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,979.55, 466,450.35 and 182,966.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,979.55, 466,450.35 and 182,966.85 is: 274,439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,979.55 : 466,450.35 = 182,966.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,979.55/466,450.35 = 182,966.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,979.55x = 466,450.35 × 182,966.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,979.55x = 85,344,950,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,344,950,534.77/310,979.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,439.11

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