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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,650.36, 450,799.78 and 181,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,650.36, 450,799.78 and 181,473.16 is: 250,445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,650.36 : 450,799.78 = 181,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,650.36/450,799.78 = 181,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,650.36x = 450,799.78 × 181,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,650.36x = 81,808,060,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,808,060,603.90/326,650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,445.34

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