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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,462.81, 450,562.64 and 183,230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,462.81, 450,562.64 and 183,230.69 is: 252,883.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,462.81 : 450,562.64 = 183,230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,462.81/450,562.64 = 183,230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,462.81x = 450,562.64 × 183,230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,462.81x = 82,556,900,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,556,900,246.46/326,462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,883.02

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