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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,225.91, 450,190.82 and 181,053.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,225.91, 450,190.82 and 181,053.62 is: 249,853.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,225.91 : 450,190.82 = 181,053.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,225.91/450,190.82 = 181,053.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,225.91x = 450,190.82 × 181,053.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,225.91x = 81,508,679,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,508,679,229.88/326,225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,853.48

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