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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,955, 459,477.90 and 182,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,955, 459,477.90 and 182,052 is: 251,231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,955 : 459,477.90 = 182,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,955/459,477.90 = 182,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,955x = 459,477.90 × 182,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,955x = 83,648,870,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,648,870,650.80/332,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,231.76

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