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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,535.20, 498,802.80 and 132,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,535.20, 498,802.80 and 132,886.40 is: 199,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,535.20 : 498,802.80 = 132,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,535.20/498,802.80 = 132,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,535.20x = 498,802.80 × 132,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,535.20x = 66,284,108,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,284,108,401.92/332,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,329.60

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