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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,179.60, 498,269.40 and 314,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,179.60, 498,269.40 and 314,683.60 is: 472,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,179.60 : 498,269.40 = 314,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,179.60/498,269.40 = 314,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,179.60x = 498,269.40 × 314,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,179.60x = 156,797,208,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,797,208,561.84/332,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,025.40

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