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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,948.46, 459,468.87 and 182,045.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,948.46, 459,468.87 and 182,045.46 is: 251,222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,948.46 : 459,468.87 = 182,045.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,948.46/459,468.87 = 182,045.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,948.46x = 459,468.87 × 182,045.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,948.46x = 83,644,221,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,644,221,794.83/332,948.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,222.73

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