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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,855.06, 474,110.73 and 182,994.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,855.06, 474,110.73 and 182,994.90 is: 274,682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,855.06 : 474,110.73 = 182,994.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,855.06/474,110.73 = 182,994.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,855.06x = 474,110.73 × 182,994.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,855.06x = 86,759,845,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,759,845,625.28/315,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,682.46

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