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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,949.95, 459,472.70 and 182,046.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,949.95, 459,472.70 and 182,046.95 is: 251,225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,949.95 : 459,472.70 = 182,046.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,949.95/459,472.70 = 182,046.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,949.95x = 459,472.70 × 182,046.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,949.95x = 83,645,603,643.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,645,603,643.27/332,949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,225.76

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