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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,568.80, 498,853.20 and 332,568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,568.80, 498,853.20 and 332,568.80 is: 498,853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,568.80 : 498,853.20 = 332,568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,568.80/498,853.20 = 332,568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,568.80x = 498,853.20 × 332,568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,568.80x = 165,903,010,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,903,010,100.16/332,568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,853.20

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