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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,360.52, 458,655.17 and 181,457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,360.52, 458,655.17 and 181,457.52 is: 250,410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,360.52 : 458,655.17 = 181,457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,360.52/458,655.17 = 181,457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,360.52x = 458,655.17 × 181,457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,360.52x = 83,226,428,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,226,428,776.09/332,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,410.09

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