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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,470.02, 499,443.15 and 206,203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,470.02, 499,443.15 and 206,203.58 is: 309,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,470.02 : 499,443.15 = 206,203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,470.02/499,443.15 = 206,203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,470.02x = 499,443.15 × 206,203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,470.02x = 102,986,964,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,986,964,525.54/332,470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,763.16

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