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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,256.46, 452,994 and 177,353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,256.46, 452,994 and 177,353.46 is: 244,747.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,256.46 : 452,994 = 177,353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,256.46/452,994 = 177,353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,256.46x = 452,994 × 177,353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,256.46x = 80,340,053,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,340,053,259.24/328,256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,747.82

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