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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,290.98, 497,926.17 and 225,536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,290.98, 497,926.17 and 225,536.22 is: 337,957.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,290.98 : 497,926.17 = 225,536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,290.98/497,926.17 = 225,536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,290.98x = 497,926.17 × 225,536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,290.98x = 112,300,386,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,300,386,220.88/332,290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,957.97

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