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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,209.39, 498,296.22 and 163,561.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,209.39, 498,296.22 and 163,561.59 is: 245,333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,209.39 : 498,296.22 = 163,561.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,209.39/498,296.22 = 163,561.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,209.39x = 498,296.22 × 163,561.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,209.39x = 81,502,122,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,502,122,034.19/332,209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,333.59

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