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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,467.20, 497,998.80 and 220,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,467.20, 497,998.80 and 220,201.20 is: 329,836.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,467.20 : 497,998.80 = 220,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,467.20/497,998.80 = 220,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,467.20x = 497,998.80 × 220,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,467.20x = 109,659,933,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,659,933,358.56/332,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,836.85

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