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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,446.40, 498,656.80 and 110,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,446.40, 498,656.80 and 110,830.40 is: 166,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,446.40 : 498,656.80 = 110,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,446.40/498,656.80 = 110,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,446.40x = 498,656.80 × 110,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,446.40x = 55,266,332,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,266,332,606.72/332,446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,241.33

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