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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,143.70, 498,215.55 and 296,714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,143.70, 498,215.55 and 296,714.30 is: 445,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,143.70 : 498,215.55 = 296,714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,143.70/498,215.55 = 296,714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,143.70x = 498,215.55 × 296,714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,143.70x = 147,827,678,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,827,678,167.37/332,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,071.45

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