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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,812.40, 484,218.60 and 182,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,812.40, 484,218.60 and 182,844.40 is: 274,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,812.40 : 484,218.60 = 182,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,812.40/484,218.60 = 182,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,812.40x = 484,218.60 × 182,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,812.40x = 88,536,659,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,536,659,385.84/322,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,266.60

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