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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,790.08, 433,028.28 and 179,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,790.08, 433,028.28 and 179,680 is: 247,957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,790.08 : 433,028.28 = 179,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,790.08/433,028.28 = 179,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,790.08x = 433,028.28 × 179,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,790.08x = 77,806,521,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,806,521,350.40/313,790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,957.24

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