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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,327.02, 458,608.95 and 181,424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,327.02, 458,608.95 and 181,424.02 is: 250,363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,327.02 : 458,608.95 = 181,424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,327.02/458,608.95 = 181,424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,327.02x = 458,608.95 × 181,424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,327.02x = 83,202,676,116.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,202,676,116.81/332,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,363.87

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