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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,153.28, 458,372.79 and 181,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,153.28, 458,372.79 and 181,250.28 is: 250,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,153.28 : 458,372.79 = 181,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,153.28/458,372.79 = 181,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,153.28x = 458,372.79 × 181,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,153.28x = 83,080,196,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,080,196,531.88/332,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,126.08

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