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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,523.52, 453,357.84 and 185,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,523.52, 453,357.84 and 185,329.68 is: 255,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,523.52 : 453,357.84 = 185,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,523.52/453,357.84 = 185,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,523.52x = 453,357.84 × 185,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,523.52x = 84,020,663,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,020,663,412.69/328,523.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,752.35

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