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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,355.27, 439,392.66 and 182,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,355.27, 439,392.66 and 182,480.20 is: 251,858.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,355.27 : 439,392.66 = 182,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,355.27/439,392.66 = 182,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,355.27x = 439,392.66 × 182,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,355.27x = 80,180,460,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,180,460,475.33/318,355.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,858.44

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