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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,244.51, 497,940.30 and 289,374.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,244.51, 497,940.30 and 289,374.45 is: 433,690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,244.51 : 497,940.30 = 289,374.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,244.51/497,940.30 = 289,374.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,244.51x = 497,940.30 × 289,374.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,244.51x = 144,091,200,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,091,200,445.34/332,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,690.24

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