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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,184.76, 439,085.73 and 180,376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,184.76, 439,085.73 and 180,376.47 is: 248,914.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,184.76 : 439,085.73 = 180,376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,184.76/439,085.73 = 180,376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,184.76x = 439,085.73 × 180,376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,184.76x = 79,200,734,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,200,734,004.77/318,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,914.29

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