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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,290.48, 458,563.80 and 181,392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,290.48, 458,563.80 and 181,392.88 is: 250,323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,290.48 : 458,563.80 = 181,392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,290.48/458,563.80 = 181,392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,290.48x = 458,563.80 × 181,392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,290.48x = 83,180,208,345.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,180,208,345.74/332,290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,323.78

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