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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,735.22, 452,257.40 and 184,490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,735.22, 452,257.40 and 184,490.50 is: 254,587.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,735.22 : 452,257.40 = 184,490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,735.22/452,257.40 = 184,490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,735.22x = 452,257.40 × 184,490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,735.22x = 83,437,193,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,437,193,854.70/327,735.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,587.21

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