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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,139.20, 498,208.80 and 273,819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,139.20, 498,208.80 and 273,819.20 is: 410,728.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,139.20 : 498,208.80 = 273,819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,139.20/498,208.80 = 273,819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,139.20x = 498,208.80 × 273,819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,139.20x = 136,419,135,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,419,135,048.96/332,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,728.80

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