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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,428.02, 498,297.12 and 154,788.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,428.02, 498,297.12 and 154,788.96 is: 232,022.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,428.02 : 498,297.12 = 154,788.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,428.02/498,297.12 = 154,788.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,428.02x = 498,297.12 × 154,788.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,428.02x = 77,130,892,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,130,892,975.80/332,428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,022.84

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