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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,471.08, 458,670.90 and 203,311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,471.08, 458,670.90 and 203,311.72 is: 280,485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,471.08 : 458,670.90 = 203,311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,471.08/458,670.90 = 203,311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,471.08x = 458,670.90 × 203,311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,471.08x = 93,253,169,592.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,253,169,592.95/332,471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,485.06

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