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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,470.08, 458,669.52 and 203,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,470.08, 458,669.52 and 203,310.72 is: 280,483.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,470.08 : 458,669.52 = 203,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,470.08/458,669.52 = 203,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,470.08x = 458,669.52 × 203,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,470.08x = 93,252,430,353.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,252,430,353.25/332,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,483.68

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