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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,998.80, 494,998.20 and 195,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,998.80, 494,998.20 and 195,279.60 is: 292,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,998.80 : 494,998.20 = 195,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,998.80/494,998.20 = 195,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,998.80x = 494,998.20 × 195,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,998.80x = 96,663,050,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,663,050,496.72/329,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,919.40

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