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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,112.72, 450,028.53 and 182,869.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,112.72, 450,028.53 and 182,869.62 is: 252,356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,112.72 : 450,028.53 = 182,869.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,112.72/450,028.53 = 182,869.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,112.72x = 450,028.53 × 182,869.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,112.72x = 82,296,546,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,296,546,270.26/326,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,356.14

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