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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,237.70, 498,356.55 and 330,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,237.70, 498,356.55 and 330,269.40 is: 495,404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,237.70 : 498,356.55 = 330,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,237.70/498,356.55 = 330,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,237.70x = 498,356.55 × 330,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,237.70x = 164,591,918,754.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,591,918,754.57/332,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,404.10

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