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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,634.08, 439,663.58 and 182,643

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,634.08, 439,663.58 and 182,643 is: 252,017.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,634.08 : 439,663.58 = 182,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,634.08/439,663.58 = 182,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,634.08x = 439,663.58 × 182,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,634.08x = 80,301,475,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,301,475,241.94/318,634.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,017.85

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