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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,225.30, 834,228.60 and 182,248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,225.30, 834,228.60 and 182,248.30 is: 273,336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,225.30 : 834,228.60 = 182,248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,225.30/834,228.60 = 182,248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,225.30x = 834,228.60 × 182,248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,225.30x = 152,036,744,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,036,744,161.38/556,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,336.62

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