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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,351.88, 458,643.26 and 181,448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,351.88, 458,643.26 and 181,448.88 is: 250,398.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,351.88 : 458,643.26 = 181,448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,351.88/458,643.26 = 181,448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,351.88x = 458,643.26 × 181,448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,351.88x = 83,220,304,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,220,304,939.30/332,351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,398.18

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