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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,071.65, 458,263.98 and 181,168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,071.65, 458,263.98 and 181,168.65 is: 250,015.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,071.65 : 458,263.98 = 181,168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,071.65/458,263.98 = 181,168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,071.65x = 458,263.98 × 181,168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,071.65x = 83,023,066,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,023,066,600.23/332,071.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,015.52

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