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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,184.60, 498,276.90 and 182,885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,184.60, 498,276.90 and 182,885.40 is: 274,328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,184.60 : 498,276.90 = 182,885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,184.60/498,276.90 = 182,885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,184.60x = 498,276.90 × 182,885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,184.60x = 91,127,570,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,127,570,167.26/332,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,328.10

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