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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,350.02, 498,350.05 and 227,199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,350.02, 498,350.05 and 227,199.06 is: 340,678.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,350.02 : 498,350.05 = 227,199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,350.02/498,350.05 = 227,199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,350.02x = 498,350.05 × 227,199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,350.02x = 113,224,662,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,224,662,342.96/332,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,678.97

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