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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,291.98, 497,927.67 and 225,537.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,291.98, 497,927.67 and 225,537.22 is: 337,959.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,291.98 : 497,927.67 = 225,537.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,291.98/497,927.67 = 225,537.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,291.98x = 497,927.67 × 225,537.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,291.98x = 112,301,222,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,301,222,452.88/332,291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,959.47

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