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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,121.60, 498,182.40 and 232,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,121.60, 498,182.40 and 232,394.40 is: 348,591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,121.60 : 498,182.40 = 232,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,121.60/498,182.40 = 232,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,121.60x = 498,182.40 × 232,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,121.60x = 115,774,799,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,774,799,938.56/332,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,591.60

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