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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,698.82, 459,327.62 and 216,522.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,698.82, 459,327.62 and 216,522.95 is: 298,933.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,698.82 : 459,327.62 = 216,522.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,698.82/459,327.62 = 216,522.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,698.82x = 459,327.62 × 216,522.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,698.82x = 99,454,969,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,454,969,543.55/332,698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,933.95

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