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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,206.79, 493,774.29 and 223,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,206.79, 493,774.29 and 223,271.24 is: 334,882.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,206.79 : 493,774.29 = 223,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,206.79/493,774.29 = 223,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,206.79x = 493,774.29 × 223,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,206.79x = 110,245,596,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,245,596,892.06/329,206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,882.52

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