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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,074.15, 458,267.43 and 181,171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,074.15, 458,267.43 and 181,171.15 is: 250,018.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,074.15 : 458,267.43 = 181,171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,074.15/458,267.43 = 181,171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,074.15x = 458,267.43 × 181,171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,074.15x = 83,024,837,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,024,837,300.64/332,074.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,018.97

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