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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,630.30, 513,767.99 and 182,663.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,630.30, 513,767.99 and 182,663.25 is: 273,900.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,630.30 : 513,767.99 = 182,663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,630.30/513,767.99 = 182,663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,630.30x = 513,767.99 × 182,663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,630.30x = 93,846,531,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,846,531,705.60/342,630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,900.27

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