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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,263.91, 458,524.85 and 181,360.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,263.91, 458,524.85 and 181,360.91 is: 250,278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,263.91 : 458,524.85 = 181,360.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,263.91/458,524.85 = 181,360.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,263.91x = 458,524.85 × 181,360.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,263.91x = 83,158,480,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,158,480,854.18/332,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,278.41

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