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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,664.24, 437,047.65 and 180,703.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,664.24, 437,047.65 and 180,703.91 is: 249,400.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,664.24 : 437,047.65 = 180,703.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,664.24/437,047.65 = 180,703.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,664.24x = 437,047.65 × 180,703.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,664.24x = 78,976,220,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,976,220,303.93/316,664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,400.51

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