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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,557.71, 450,664.58 and 181,364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,557.71, 450,664.58 and 181,364.07 is: 250,290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,557.71 : 450,664.58 = 181,364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,557.71/450,664.58 = 181,364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,557.71x = 450,664.58 × 181,364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,557.71x = 81,734,360,869.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,734,360,869.23/326,557.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,290.71

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