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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,281.80, 498,422.70 and 206,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,281.80, 498,422.70 and 206,310.60 is: 309,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,281.80 : 498,422.70 = 206,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,281.80/498,422.70 = 206,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,281.80x = 498,422.70 × 206,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,281.80x = 102,829,886,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,829,886,290.62/332,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,465.90

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