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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,247.60, 498,517.20 and 154,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,247.60, 498,517.20 and 154,663.20 is: 232,062.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,247.60 : 498,517.20 = 154,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,247.60/498,517.20 = 154,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,247.60x = 498,517.20 × 154,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,247.60x = 77,102,265,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,102,265,407.04/332,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,062.67

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