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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,826.59, 437,203.97 and 180,855.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,826.59, 437,203.97 and 180,855.13 is: 249,570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,826.59 : 437,203.97 = 180,855.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,826.59/437,203.97 = 180,855.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,826.59x = 437,203.97 × 180,855.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,826.59x = 79,070,579,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,070,579,285.72/316,826.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,570.53

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