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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,467.32, 498,556.71 and 182,662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,467.32, 498,556.71 and 182,662.68 is: 273,914.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,467.32 : 498,556.71 = 182,662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,467.32/498,556.71 = 182,662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,467.32x = 498,556.71 × 182,662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,467.32x = 91,067,704,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,067,704,780.58/332,467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,914.76

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