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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,215.55, 432,232.88 and 184,168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,215.55, 432,232.88 and 184,168.58 is: 254,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,215.55 : 432,232.88 = 184,168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,215.55/432,232.88 = 184,168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,215.55x = 432,232.88 × 184,168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,215.55x = 79,603,712,656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,603,712,656.90/313,215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,149.94

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