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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,310.80, 439,247.48 and 182,345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,310.80, 439,247.48 and 182,345.28 is: 251,624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,310.80 : 439,247.48 = 182,345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,310.80/439,247.48 = 182,345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,310.80x = 439,247.48 × 182,345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,310.80x = 80,094,704,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,094,704,729.89/318,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,624.21

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