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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,069.55, 458,291.29 and 203,083.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,069.55, 458,291.29 and 203,083.49 is: 280,276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,069.55 : 458,291.29 = 203,083.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,069.55/458,291.29 = 203,083.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,069.55x = 458,291.29 × 203,083.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,069.55x = 93,071,392,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,071,392,956.37/332,069.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,276.80

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