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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,672.88, 452,202.96 and 184,442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,672.88, 452,202.96 and 184,442.08 is: 254,538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,672.88 : 452,202.96 = 184,442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,672.88/452,202.96 = 184,442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,672.88x = 452,202.96 × 184,442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,672.88x = 83,405,254,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,405,254,524.56/327,672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,538.17

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