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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,202.80, 498,304.20 and 319,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,202.80, 498,304.20 and 319,080.80 is: 478,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,202.80 : 498,304.20 = 319,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,202.80/498,304.20 = 319,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,202.80x = 498,304.20 × 319,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,202.80x = 158,999,302,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,999,302,779.36/332,202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,621.20

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