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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,997.42, 452,622.45 and 182,795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,997.42, 452,622.45 and 182,795.48 is: 252,249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,997.42 : 452,622.45 = 182,795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,997.42/452,622.45 = 182,795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,997.42x = 452,622.45 × 182,795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,997.42x = 82,737,336,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,737,336,428.90/327,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,249.96

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