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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,622.93, 436,931.12 and 180,654.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,622.93, 436,931.12 and 180,654.41 is: 249,298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,622.93 : 436,931.12 = 180,654.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,622.93/436,931.12 = 180,654.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,622.93x = 436,931.12 × 180,654.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,622.93x = 78,933,535,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,933,535,238.20/316,622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,298.23

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