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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,120.88, 458,328.60 and 181,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,120.88, 458,328.60 and 181,221.12 is: 250,086.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,120.88 : 458,328.60 = 181,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,120.88/458,328.60 = 181,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,120.88x = 458,328.60 × 181,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,120.88x = 83,058,822,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,058,822,220.03/332,120.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,086.12

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