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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,183.58, 498,450.33 and 145,326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,183.58, 498,450.33 and 145,326.30 is: 218,065.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,183.58 : 498,450.33 = 145,326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,183.58/498,450.33 = 145,326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,183.58x = 498,450.33 × 145,326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,183.58x = 72,437,942,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,437,942,192.68/332,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,065.99

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