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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,059.60, 495,283.80 and 218,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330,059.60, 495,283.80 and 218,063.60 is: 327,223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,059.60 : 495,283.80 = 218,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,059.60/495,283.80 = 218,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,059.60x = 495,283.80 × 218,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,059.60x = 108,003,368,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,003,368,449.68/330,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,223.84

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