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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,279.04, 497,908.08 and 225,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,279.04, 497,908.08 and 225,524.16 is: 337,939.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,279.04 : 497,908.08 = 225,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,279.04/497,908.08 = 225,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,279.04x = 497,908.08 × 225,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,279.04x = 112,290,301,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,290,301,499.21/332,279.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,939.77

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