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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,046.20, 498,069.30 and 132,397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,046.20, 498,069.30 and 132,397.40 is: 198,596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,046.20 : 498,069.30 = 132,397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,046.20/498,069.30 = 132,397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,046.20x = 498,069.30 × 132,397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,046.20x = 65,943,080,339.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,943,080,339.82/332,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,596.10

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