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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,187.43, 450,140.25 and 182,955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,187.43, 450,140.25 and 182,955.13 is: 252,478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,187.43 : 450,140.25 = 182,955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,187.43/450,140.25 = 182,955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,187.43x = 450,140.25 × 182,955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,187.43x = 82,355,467,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,355,467,517.71/326,187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,478.98

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