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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,393.63, 458,704.42 and 181,490.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,393.63, 458,704.42 and 181,490.63 is: 250,457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,393.63 : 458,704.42 = 181,490.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,393.63/458,704.42 = 181,490.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,393.63x = 458,704.42 × 181,490.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,393.63x = 83,250,551,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,250,551,422.34/332,393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,457.73

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