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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,826.15, 437,203.37 and 180,854.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,826.15, 437,203.37 and 180,854.69 is: 249,569.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,826.15 : 437,203.37 = 180,854.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,826.15/437,203.37 = 180,854.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,826.15x = 437,203.37 × 180,854.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,826.15x = 79,070,278,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,070,278,497.53/316,826.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,569.93

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