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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,678.62, 452,167.67 and 182,473.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,678.62, 452,167.67 and 182,473.43 is: 251,797.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,678.62 : 452,167.67 = 182,473.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,678.62/452,167.67 = 182,473.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,678.62x = 452,167.67 × 182,473.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,678.62x = 82,508,584,767.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,508,584,767.64/327,678.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,797.28

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