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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,279.70, 498,419.55 and 155,132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,279.70, 498,419.55 and 155,132.70 is: 232,699.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,279.70 : 498,419.55 = 155,132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,279.70/498,419.55 = 155,132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,279.70x = 498,419.55 × 155,132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,279.70x = 77,321,170,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,321,170,524.29/332,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,699.05

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