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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,147.70, 498,221.55 and 219,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,147.70, 498,221.55 and 219,954.60 is: 329,931.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,147.70 : 498,221.55 = 219,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,147.70/498,221.55 = 219,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,147.70x = 498,221.55 × 219,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,147.70x = 109,586,121,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,586,121,741.63/332,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,931.90

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