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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,216.72, 450,155.92 and 181,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,216.72, 450,155.92 and 181,030.28 is: 249,808.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,216.72 : 450,155.92 = 181,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,216.72/450,155.92 = 181,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,216.72x = 450,155.92 × 181,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,216.72x = 81,491,852,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,491,852,241.26/326,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,808.94

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