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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,022.90, 498,550.20 and 220,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,022.90, 498,550.20 and 220,829.80 is: 330,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,022.90 : 498,550.20 = 220,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,022.90/498,550.20 = 220,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,022.90x = 498,550.20 × 220,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,022.90x = 110,094,740,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,094,740,955.96/333,022.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,592.10

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