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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,804.23, 499,058.38 and 206,439.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,804.23, 499,058.38 and 206,439.37 is: 309,567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,804.23 : 499,058.38 = 206,439.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,804.23/499,058.38 = 206,439.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,804.23x = 499,058.38 × 206,439.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,804.23x = 103,025,297,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,025,297,560.42/332,804.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,567.27

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