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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,752.60, 437,125.64 and 180,783.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,752.60, 437,125.64 and 180,783.82 is: 249,485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,752.60 : 437,125.64 = 180,783.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,752.60/437,125.64 = 180,783.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,752.60x = 437,125.64 × 180,783.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,752.60x = 79,025,243,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,025,243,019.14/316,752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,485.70

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