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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,125.80, 498,188.70 and 304,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,125.80, 498,188.70 and 304,132.20 is: 456,198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,125.80 : 498,188.70 = 304,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,125.80/498,188.70 = 304,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,125.80x = 498,188.70 × 304,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,125.80x = 151,515,225,346.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,515,225,346.14/332,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,198.30

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