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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,337.80, 498,506.70 and 226,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,337.80, 498,506.70 and 226,049.60 is: 339,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,337.80 : 498,506.70 = 226,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,337.80/498,506.70 = 226,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,337.80x = 498,506.70 × 226,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,337.80x = 112,687,240,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,687,240,132.32/332,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,074.40

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