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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,319.52, 450,313.93 and 181,116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,319.52, 450,313.93 and 181,116.82 is: 249,937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,319.52 : 450,313.93 = 181,116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,319.52/450,313.93 = 181,116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,319.52x = 450,313.93 × 181,116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,319.52x = 81,559,428,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,559,428,425.85/326,319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,937.32

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