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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,341.63, 439,302.81 and 180,545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,341.63, 439,302.81 and 180,545.84 is: 249,148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,341.63 : 439,302.81 = 180,545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,341.63/439,302.81 = 180,545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,341.63x = 439,302.81 × 180,545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,341.63x = 79,314,294,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,314,294,845.81/318,341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,148.36

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