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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,214.72, 458,449.92 and 181,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,214.72, 458,449.92 and 181,312.80 is: 250,208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,214.72 : 458,449.92 = 181,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,214.72/458,449.92 = 181,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,214.72x = 458,449.92 × 181,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,214.72x = 83,122,838,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,122,838,654.98/332,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,208.17

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