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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,092.63, 438,968.74 and 182,128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,092.63, 438,968.74 and 182,128.67 is: 251,338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,092.63 : 438,968.74 = 182,128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,092.63/438,968.74 = 182,128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,092.63x = 438,968.74 × 182,128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,092.63x = 79,948,792,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,948,792,787.78/318,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,338.09

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