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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,253.54, 498,270.96 and 182,662.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,253.54, 498,270.96 and 182,662.74 is: 273,933.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,253.54 : 498,270.96 = 182,662.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,253.54/498,270.96 = 182,662.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,253.54x = 498,270.96 × 182,662.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,253.54x = 91,015,538,816.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,015,538,816.03/332,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,933.99

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