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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,269.28, 436,470.96 and 182,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,269.28, 436,470.96 and 182,176.48 is: 251,414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,269.28 : 436,470.96 = 182,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,269.28/436,470.96 = 182,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,269.28x = 436,470.96 × 182,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,269.28x = 79,514,743,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,514,743,115.02/316,269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,414.69

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