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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,974.27, 435,994.08 and 180,010.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,974.27, 435,994.08 and 180,010.91 is: 248,386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,974.27 : 435,994.08 = 180,010.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,974.27/435,994.08 = 180,010.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,974.27x = 435,994.08 × 180,010.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,974.27x = 78,483,688,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,483,688,915.44/315,974.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,386.33

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