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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,263.28, 436,462.68 and 182,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,263.28, 436,462.68 and 182,170.48 is: 251,406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,263.28 : 436,462.68 = 182,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,263.28/436,462.68 = 182,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,263.28x = 436,462.68 × 182,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,263.28x = 79,510,615,917.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,510,615,917.69/316,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,406.41

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