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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,395.92, 458,685.18 and 181,492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,395.92, 458,685.18 and 181,492.92 is: 250,448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,395.92 : 458,685.18 = 181,492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,395.92/458,685.18 = 181,492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,395.92x = 458,685.18 × 181,492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,395.92x = 83,248,112,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,248,112,678.93/332,395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,448.66

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