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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,477.04, 498,346.20 and 253,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,477.04, 498,346.20 and 253,330.32 is: 379,714.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,477.04 : 498,346.20 = 253,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,477.04/498,346.20 = 253,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,477.04x = 498,346.20 × 253,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,477.04x = 126,246,202,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,246,202,316.78/332,477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,714.05

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