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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,050.98, 498,415.44 and 243,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,050.98, 498,415.44 and 243,040.08 is: 364,808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,050.98 : 498,415.44 = 243,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,050.98/498,415.44 = 243,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,050.98x = 498,415.44 × 243,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,050.98x = 121,134,928,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,134,928,410.84/332,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,808.22

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