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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,664.27, 450,781.36 and 181,479.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,664.27, 450,781.36 and 181,479.42 is: 250,433.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,664.27 : 450,781.36 = 181,479.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,664.27/450,781.36 = 181,479.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,664.27x = 450,781.36 × 181,479.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,664.27x = 81,807,542,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,807,542,483.67/326,664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,433.09

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