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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,598.54, 499,066.29 and 145,611.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,598.54, 499,066.29 and 145,611.66 is: 218,491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,598.54 : 499,066.29 = 145,611.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,598.54/499,066.29 = 145,611.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,598.54x = 499,066.29 × 145,611.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,598.54x = 72,669,870,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,669,870,936.94/332,598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,491.25

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