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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,678.54, 459,096.37 and 181,775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,678.54, 459,096.37 and 181,775.54 is: 250,850.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,678.54 : 459,096.37 = 181,775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,678.54/459,096.37 = 181,775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,678.54x = 459,096.37 × 181,775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,678.54x = 83,452,491,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,452,491,262.09/332,678.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,850.24

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