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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,098.62, 458,444.52 and 224,993.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,098.62, 458,444.52 and 224,993.94 is: 310,592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,098.62 : 458,444.52 = 224,993.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,098.62/458,444.52 = 224,993.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,098.62x = 458,444.52 × 224,993.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,098.62x = 103,147,238,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,147,238,826.21/332,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,592.19

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