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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,554.26, 430,088.40 and 182,474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,554.26, 430,088.40 and 182,474.82 is: 251,899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,554.26 : 430,088.40 = 182,474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,554.26/430,088.40 = 182,474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,554.26x = 430,088.40 × 182,474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,554.26x = 78,480,303,374.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,480,303,374.09/311,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,899.31

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