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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,223.55, 473,575.26 and 180,877.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,223.55, 473,575.26 and 180,877.48 is: 270,881.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,223.55 : 473,575.26 = 180,877.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,223.55/473,575.26 = 180,877.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,223.55x = 473,575.26 × 180,877.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,223.55x = 85,659,099,619.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659,099,619.14/316,223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,881.47

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