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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,270.43, 458,533.06 and 181,367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,270.43, 458,533.06 and 181,367.43 is: 250,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,270.43 : 458,533.06 = 181,367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,270.43/458,533.06 = 181,367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,270.43x = 458,533.06 × 181,367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,270.43x = 83,162,962,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,162,962,662.24/332,270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,286.98

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