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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,325.31, 458,606.59 and 181,422.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,325.31, 458,606.59 and 181,422.31 is: 250,361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,325.31 : 458,606.59 = 181,422.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,325.31/458,606.59 = 181,422.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,325.31x = 458,606.59 × 181,422.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,325.31x = 83,201,466,939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,201,466,939.02/332,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,361.51

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