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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,255.33, 458,512.36 and 181,352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,255.33, 458,512.36 and 181,352.33 is: 250,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,255.33 : 458,512.36 = 181,352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,255.33/458,512.36 = 181,352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,255.33x = 458,512.36 × 181,352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,255.33x = 83,152,284,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,152,284,819.80/332,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,266.22

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