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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,983.28, 459,516.90 and 182,080.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,983.28, 459,516.90 and 182,080.28 is: 251,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,983.28 : 459,516.90 = 182,080.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,983.28/459,516.90 = 182,080.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,983.28x = 459,516.90 × 182,080.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,983.28x = 83,668,965,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,668,965,816.73/332,983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,270.77

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