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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,999.60, 494,999.40 and 225,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,999.60, 494,999.40 and 225,023.60 is: 337,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,999.60 : 494,999.40 = 225,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,999.60/494,999.40 = 225,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,999.60x = 494,999.40 × 225,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,999.60x = 111,386,546,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,386,546,985.84/329,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,535.40

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