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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,204.46, 493,770.79 and 223,268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,204.46, 493,770.79 and 223,268.91 is: 334,879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,204.46 : 493,770.79 = 223,268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,204.46/493,770.79 = 223,268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,204.46x = 493,770.79 × 223,268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,204.46x = 110,243,667,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,243,667,278.05/329,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,879.02

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