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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,274.31, 439,222.90 and 182,308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,274.31, 439,222.90 and 182,308.18 is: 251,587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,274.31 : 439,222.90 = 182,308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,274.31/439,222.90 = 182,308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,274.31x = 439,222.90 × 182,308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,274.31x = 80,073,927,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,073,927,513.32/318,274.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,587.78

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