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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,310.52, 440,632.68 and 181,471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,310.52, 440,632.68 and 181,471.50 is: 250,421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,310.52 : 440,632.68 = 181,471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,310.52/440,632.68 = 181,471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,310.52x = 440,632.68 × 181,471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,310.52x = 79,962,273,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,962,273,388.62/319,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,421.67

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