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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,232.60, 498,348.90 and 154,757.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,232.60, 498,348.90 and 154,757.55 is: 232,136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,232.60 : 498,348.90 = 154,757.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,232.60/498,348.90 = 154,757.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,232.60x = 498,348.90 × 154,757.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,232.60x = 77,123,254,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,123,254,809.20/332,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,136.33

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