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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,590.80, 498,886.20 and 226,302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,590.80, 498,886.20 and 226,302.60 is: 339,453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,590.80 : 498,886.20 = 226,302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,590.80/498,886.20 = 226,302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,590.80x = 498,886.20 × 226,302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,590.80x = 112,899,244,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,899,244,164.12/332,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,453.90

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