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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,355.88, 458,648.78 and 181,452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,355.88, 458,648.78 and 181,452.88 is: 250,403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,355.88 : 458,648.78 = 181,452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,355.88/458,648.78 = 181,452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,355.88x = 458,648.78 × 181,452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,355.88x = 83,223,142,039.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,223,142,039.49/332,355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,403.70

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