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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,024.00, 436,006.28 and 179,961.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,024.00, 436,006.28 and 179,961.48 is: 248,286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,024.00 : 436,006.28 = 179,961.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,024.00/436,006.28 = 179,961.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,024.00x = 436,006.28 × 179,961.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,024.00x = 78,464,335,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,464,335,888.00/316,024.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,286.01

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