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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,855.54, 452,483.76 and 184,643.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,855.54, 452,483.76 and 184,643.58 is: 254,832.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,855.54 : 452,483.76 = 184,643.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,855.54/452,483.76 = 184,643.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,855.54x = 452,483.76 × 184,643.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,855.54x = 83,548,221,338.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,548,221,338.26/327,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,832.42

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