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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,543.52, 450,629.84 and 183,303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,543.52, 450,629.84 and 183,303.84 is: 252,959.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,543.52 : 450,629.84 = 183,303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,543.52/450,629.84 = 183,303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,543.52x = 450,629.84 × 183,303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,543.52x = 82,602,180,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,602,180,090.59/326,543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,959.18

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