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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,400.28, 458,712.06 and 181,497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,400.28, 458,712.06 and 181,497.28 is: 250,466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,400.28 : 458,712.06 = 181,497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,400.28/458,712.06 = 181,497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,400.28x = 458,712.06 × 181,497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,400.28x = 83,254,991,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254,991,193.20/332,400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,466.07

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