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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,722.76, 452,243.66 and 184,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,722.76, 452,243.66 and 184,477.50 is: 254,571.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,722.76 : 452,243.66 = 184,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,722.76/452,243.66 = 184,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,722.76x = 452,243.66 × 184,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,722.76x = 83,428,778,865.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,428,778,865.26/327,722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,571.21

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