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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,467.74, 458,956.53 and 211,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,467.74, 458,956.53 and 211,774.50 is: 292,345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,467.74 : 458,956.53 = 211,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,467.74/458,956.53 = 211,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,467.74x = 458,956.53 × 211,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,467.74x = 97,195,289,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,195,289,662.49/332,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,345.02

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