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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,427.76, 497,383.98 and 203,885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,427.76, 497,383.98 and 203,885.08 is: 305,056.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,427.76 : 497,383.98 = 203,885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,427.76/497,383.98 = 203,885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,427.76x = 497,383.98 × 203,885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,427.76x = 101,409,172,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,409,172,553.02/332,427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,056.27

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