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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,814.20, 499,221.30 and 146,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,814.20, 499,221.30 and 146,190.20 is: 219,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,814.20 : 499,221.30 = 146,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,814.20/499,221.30 = 146,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,814.20x = 499,221.30 × 146,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,814.20x = 72,981,261,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,981,261,691.26/332,814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,285.30

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