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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,452.61, 498,722.07 and 152,494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,452.61, 498,722.07 and 152,494.64 is: 228,761.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,452.61 : 498,722.07 = 152,494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,452.61/498,722.07 = 152,494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,452.61x = 498,722.07 × 152,494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,452.61x = 76,052,442,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,052,442,524.70/332,452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,761.76

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