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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,160.28, 458,382.45 and 181,257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,160.28, 458,382.45 and 181,257.28 is: 250,135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,160.28 : 458,382.45 = 181,257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,160.28/458,382.45 = 181,257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,160.28x = 458,382.45 × 181,257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,160.28x = 83,085,156,086.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,085,156,086.74/332,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,135.74

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