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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,846.80, 499,270.20 and 206,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,846.80, 499,270.20 and 206,875.60 is: 310,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,846.80 : 499,270.20 = 206,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,846.80/499,270.20 = 206,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,846.80x = 499,270.20 × 206,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,846.80x = 103,286,822,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,286,822,187.12/332,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,313.40

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