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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,413.73, 450,483.32 and 183,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,413.73, 450,483.32 and 183,174.35 is: 252,798.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,413.73 : 450,483.32 = 183,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,413.73/450,483.32 = 183,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,413.73x = 450,483.32 × 183,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,413.73x = 82,516,987,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,516,987,532.36/326,413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,798.76

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