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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,369.20, 458,669.36 and 181,466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,369.20, 458,669.36 and 181,466.16 is: 250,423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,369.20 : 458,669.36 = 181,466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,369.20/458,669.36 = 181,466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,369.20x = 458,669.36 × 181,466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,369.20x = 83,232,967,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,232,967,468.86/332,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,423.23

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