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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,265.44, 498,514.80 and 207,460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,265.44, 498,514.80 and 207,460.64 is: 311,263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,265.44 : 498,514.80 = 207,460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,265.44/498,514.80 = 207,460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,265.44x = 498,514.80 × 207,460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,265.44x = 103,422,199,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,422,199,457.47/332,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,263.79

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