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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,327.31, 458,609.36 and 181,424.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,327.31, 458,609.36 and 181,424.31 is: 250,364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,327.31 : 458,609.36 = 181,424.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,327.31/458,609.36 = 181,424.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,327.31x = 458,609.36 × 181,424.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,327.31x = 83,202,885,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,202,885,790.42/332,327.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,364.27

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