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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,691.43, 498,680.77 and 237,633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,691.43, 498,680.77 and 237,633.32 is: 356,195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,691.43 : 498,680.77 = 237,633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,691.43/498,680.77 = 237,633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,691.43x = 498,680.77 × 237,633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,691.43x = 118,503,163,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,503,163,313.69/332,691.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,195.42

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