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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,218.92, 432,237.53 and 184,171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,218.92, 432,237.53 and 184,171.95 is: 254,154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,218.92 : 432,237.53 = 184,171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,218.92/432,237.53 = 184,171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,218.92x = 432,237.53 × 184,171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,218.92x = 79,606,029,223.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,606,029,223.71/313,218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,154.60

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