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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,360.88, 458,655.66 and 181,457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,360.88, 458,655.66 and 181,457.88 is: 250,410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,360.88 : 458,655.66 = 181,457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,360.88/458,655.66 = 181,457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,360.88x = 458,655.66 × 181,457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,360.88x = 83,226,683,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,226,683,713.60/332,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,410.59

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