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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,273.34, 498,234.87 and 145,066.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,273.34, 498,234.87 and 145,066.14 is: 217,522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,273.34 : 498,234.87 = 145,066.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,273.34/498,234.87 = 145,066.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,273.34x = 498,234.87 × 145,066.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,273.34x = 72,277,009,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,277,009,404.30/332,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,522.75

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