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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,413.32, 498,148.04 and 256,223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,413.32, 498,148.04 and 256,223.91 is: 383,972.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,413.32 : 498,148.04 = 256,223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,413.32/498,148.04 = 256,223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,413.32x = 498,148.04 × 256,223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,413.32x = 127,637,437,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,637,437,286.52/332,413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,972.09

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