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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,133.20, 498,199.80 and 273,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,133.20, 498,199.80 and 273,813.20 is: 410,719.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,133.20 : 498,199.80 = 273,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,133.20/498,199.80 = 273,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,133.20x = 498,199.80 × 273,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,133.20x = 136,413,681,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,413,681,477.36/332,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,719.80

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