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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,750.79, 450,893.88 and 183,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,750.79, 450,893.88 and 183,524.16 is: 253,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,750.79 : 450,893.88 = 183,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,750.79/450,893.88 = 183,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,750.79x = 450,893.88 × 183,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,750.79x = 82,749,920,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,749,920,576.14/326,750.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,250.87

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