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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,429.70, 498,644.55 and 155,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,429.70, 498,644.55 and 155,282.70 is: 232,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,429.70 : 498,644.55 = 155,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,429.70/498,644.55 = 155,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,429.70x = 498,644.55 × 155,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,429.70x = 77,430,872,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,430,872,064.29/332,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,924.05

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