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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,548.15, 458,916.42 and 181,645.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,548.15, 458,916.42 and 181,645.15 is: 250,670.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,548.15 : 458,916.42 = 181,645.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,548.15/458,916.42 = 181,645.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,548.15x = 458,916.42 × 181,645.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,548.15x = 83,359,941,948.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,359,941,948.36/332,548.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,670.29

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