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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,138.60, 498,207.90 and 329,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,138.60, 498,207.90 and 329,028.20 is: 493,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,138.60 : 498,207.90 = 329,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,138.60/498,207.90 = 329,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,138.60x = 498,207.90 × 329,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,138.60x = 163,924,448,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,924,448,562.78/332,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,542.30

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