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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,472.49, 451,875.47 and 184,229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,472.49, 451,875.47 and 184,229.46 is: 254,216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,472.49 : 451,875.47 = 184,229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,472.49/451,875.47 = 184,229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,472.49x = 451,875.47 × 184,229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,472.49x = 83,248,773,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,248,773,825.35/327,472.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,216.08

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