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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,975.70, 485,963.55 and 182,258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,975.70, 485,963.55 and 182,258.10 is: 273,387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,975.70 : 485,963.55 = 182,258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,975.70/485,963.55 = 182,258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,975.70x = 485,963.55 × 182,258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,975.70x = 88,570,793,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,570,793,292.26/323,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,387.15

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