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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,158.54, 450,102.56 and 180,967.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,158.54, 450,102.56 and 180,967.05 is: 249,736.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,158.54 : 450,102.56 = 180,967.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,158.54/450,102.56 = 180,967.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,158.54x = 450,102.56 × 180,967.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,158.54x = 81,453,731,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,453,731,575.81/326,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,736.62

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