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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,713.08, 494,555.88 and 152,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,713.08, 494,555.88 and 152,161.08 is: 228,235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,713.08 : 494,555.88 = 152,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,713.08/494,555.88 = 152,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,713.08x = 494,555.88 × 152,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,713.08x = 75,252,156,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,252,156,821.15/329,713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,235.28

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