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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,182.76, 439,082.97 and 180,374.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,182.76, 439,082.97 and 180,374.47 is: 248,911.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,182.76 : 439,082.97 = 180,374.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,182.76/439,082.97 = 180,374.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,182.76x = 439,082.97 × 180,374.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,182.76x = 79,199,357,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,199,357,999.78/318,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,911.53

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