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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,095.36, 458,291.52 and 181,192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,095.36, 458,291.52 and 181,192.96 is: 250,046.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,095.36 : 458,291.52 = 181,192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,095.36/458,291.52 = 181,192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,095.36x = 458,291.52 × 181,192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,095.36x = 83,039,197,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,039,197,051.70/332,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,046.24

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