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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,880.76, 437,295.45 and 182,744.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,880.76, 437,295.45 and 182,744.76 is: 252,187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,880.76 : 437,295.45 = 182,744.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,880.76/437,295.45 = 182,744.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,880.76x = 437,295.45 × 182,744.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,880.76x = 79,913,452,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,913,452,059.34/316,880.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,187.77

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