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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,156.70, 498,235.05 and 309,849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,156.70, 498,235.05 and 309,849.30 is: 464,773.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,156.70 : 498,235.05 = 309,849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,156.70/498,235.05 = 309,849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,156.70x = 498,235.05 × 309,849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,156.70x = 154,377,781,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,377,781,477.97/332,156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,773.95

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