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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,630.46, 498,965.72 and 225,969.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,630.46, 498,965.72 and 225,969.24 is: 338,967.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,630.46 : 498,965.72 = 225,969.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,630.46/498,965.72 = 225,969.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,630.46x = 498,965.72 × 225,969.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,630.46x = 112,750,904,534.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,750,904,534.45/332,630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,967.47

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