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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,257.52, 498,075.24 and 184,202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,257.52, 498,075.24 and 184,202.48 is: 276,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,257.52 : 498,075.24 = 184,202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,257.52/498,075.24 = 184,202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,257.52x = 498,075.24 × 184,202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,257.52x = 91,746,694,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,746,694,434.60/332,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,131.28

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