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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,155.70, 498,233.55 and 155,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,155.70, 498,233.55 and 155,008.70 is: 232,513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,155.70 : 498,233.55 = 155,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,155.70/498,233.55 = 155,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,155.70x = 498,233.55 × 155,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,155.70x = 77,230,534,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,230,534,881.89/332,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,513.05

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