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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,989.40, 499,484.10 and 146,000.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,989.40, 499,484.10 and 146,000.90 is: 219,001.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,989.40 : 499,484.10 = 146,000.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,989.40/499,484.10 = 146,000.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,989.40x = 499,484.10 × 146,000.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,989.40x = 72,925,128,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,925,128,135.69/332,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,001.35

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