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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,255.83, 458,513.05 and 181,352.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,255.83, 458,513.05 and 181,352.83 is: 250,266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,255.83 : 458,513.05 = 181,352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,255.83/458,513.05 = 181,352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,255.83x = 458,513.05 × 181,352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,255.83x = 83,152,639,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,152,639,209.43/332,255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,266.91

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