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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,221.61, 450,184.90 and 181,049.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,221.61, 450,184.90 and 181,049.31 is: 249,847.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,221.61 : 450,184.90 = 181,049.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,221.61/450,184.90 = 181,049.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,221.61x = 450,184.90 × 181,049.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,221.61x = 81,505,665,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,505,665,517.42/326,221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,847.54

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