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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,074.65, 458,268.12 and 181,171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,074.65, 458,268.12 and 181,171.65 is: 250,019.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,074.65 : 458,268.12 = 181,171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,074.65/458,268.12 = 181,171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,074.65x = 458,268.12 × 181,171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,074.65x = 83,025,191,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,025,191,442.80/332,074.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,019.66

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