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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,043.22, 498,403.82 and 243,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,043.22, 498,403.82 and 243,032.32 is: 364,796.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,043.22 : 498,403.82 = 243,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,043.22/498,403.82 = 243,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,043.22x = 498,403.82 × 243,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,043.22x = 121,128,236,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,128,236,671.46/332,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,796.60

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