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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,174.58, 498,249.72 and 182,484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,174.58, 498,249.72 and 182,484.96 is: 273,720.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,174.58 : 498,249.72 = 182,484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,174.58/498,249.72 = 182,484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,174.58x = 498,249.72 × 182,484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,174.58x = 90,923,080,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,923,080,224.21/332,174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,720.77

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