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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,254.14, 458,510.72 and 181,351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,254.14, 458,510.72 and 181,351.14 is: 250,264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,254.14 : 458,510.72 = 181,351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,254.14/458,510.72 = 181,351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,254.14x = 458,510.72 × 181,351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,254.14x = 83,151,440,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,151,440,867.47/332,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,264.57

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