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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,330.75, 458,616.45 and 181,427.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,330.75, 458,616.45 and 181,427.75 is: 250,370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,330.75 : 458,616.45 = 181,427.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,330.75/458,616.45 = 181,427.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,330.75x = 458,616.45 × 181,427.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,330.75x = 83,205,750,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,205,750,636.49/332,330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,370.30

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