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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,360.41, 458,654.97 and 181,457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,360.41, 458,654.97 and 181,457.41 is: 250,409.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,360.41 : 458,654.97 = 181,457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,360.41/458,654.97 = 181,457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,360.41x = 458,654.97 × 181,457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,360.41x = 83,226,342,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,226,342,939.83/332,360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,409.92

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