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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,467.55, 451,886.27 and 184,221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,467.55, 451,886.27 and 184,221.48 is: 254,214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,467.55 : 451,886.27 = 184,221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,467.55/451,886.27 = 184,221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,467.55x = 451,886.27 × 184,221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,467.55x = 83,247,156,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,247,156,529.97/327,467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,214.98

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