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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,753.84, 498,847.88 and 145,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,753.84, 498,847.88 and 145,625.52 is: 218,314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,753.84 : 498,847.88 = 145,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,753.84/498,847.88 = 145,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,753.84x = 498,847.88 × 145,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,753.84x = 72,644,981,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,644,981,925.90/332,753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,314.48

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