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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,123.13, 458,331.71 and 181,223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,123.13, 458,331.71 and 181,223.37 is: 250,089.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,123.13 : 458,331.71 = 181,223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,123.13/458,331.71 = 181,223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,123.13x = 458,331.71 × 181,223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,123.13x = 83,060,416,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,060,416,157.95/332,123.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,089.22

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