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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,197.35, 458,425.94 and 181,295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,197.35, 458,425.94 and 181,295.43 is: 250,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,197.35 : 458,425.94 = 181,295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,197.35/458,425.94 = 181,295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,197.35x = 458,425.94 × 181,295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,197.35x = 83,110,527,915.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,110,527,915.45/332,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,184.20

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