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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,152.70, 498,229.05 and 155,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,152.70, 498,229.05 and 155,005.70 is: 232,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,152.70 : 498,229.05 = 155,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,152.70/498,229.05 = 155,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,152.70x = 498,229.05 × 155,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,152.70x = 77,228,342,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,228,342,655.59/332,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,508.55

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