Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,600, 445,188 and 181,288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 322,600, 445,188 and 181,288 is: 250,177.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,600 : 445,188 = 181,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,600/445,188 = 181,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,600x = 445,188 × 181,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,600x = 80,707,242,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,707,242,144/322,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,177.44
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