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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,206.92, 497,960.46 and 165,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,206.92, 497,960.46 and 165,645 is: 248,293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,206.92 : 497,960.46 = 165,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,206.92/497,960.46 = 165,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,206.92x = 497,960.46 × 165,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,206.92x = 82,484,660,396.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,484,660,396.70/332,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,293.02

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