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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,160.40, 498,240.60 and 225,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,160.40, 498,240.60 and 225,872.20 is: 338,808.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,160.40 : 498,240.60 = 225,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,160.40/498,240.60 = 225,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,160.40x = 498,240.60 × 225,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,160.40x = 112,538,700,451.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,538,700,451.32/332,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,808.30

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