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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,268.28, 436,469.58 and 182,175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,268.28, 436,469.58 and 182,175.48 is: 251,413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,268.28 : 436,469.58 = 182,175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,268.28/436,469.58 = 182,175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,268.28x = 436,469.58 × 182,175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,268.28x = 79,514,055,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,514,055,241.90/316,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,413.31

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