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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,042.22, 498,402.32 and 243,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,042.22, 498,402.32 and 243,031.32 is: 364,795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,042.22 : 498,402.32 = 243,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,042.22/498,402.32 = 243,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,042.22x = 498,402.32 × 243,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,042.22x = 121,127,372,505.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,127,372,505.51/332,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,795.09

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