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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,571.80, 498,857.70 and 297,320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,571.80, 498,857.70 and 297,320.60 is: 445,980.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,571.80 : 498,857.70 = 297,320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,571.80/498,857.70 = 297,320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,571.80x = 498,857.70 × 297,320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,571.80x = 148,320,670,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,320,670,678.62/332,571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,980.90

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