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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,748.86, 452,336.58 and 184,536.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,748.86, 452,336.58 and 184,536.90 is: 254,685.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,748.86 : 452,336.58 = 184,536.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,748.86/452,336.58 = 184,536.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,748.86x = 452,336.58 × 184,536.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,748.86x = 83,472,790,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,472,790,229.80/327,748.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,685.22

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