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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,048.92, 499,647.10 and 155,458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,048.92, 499,647.10 and 155,458.94 is: 233,222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,048.92 : 499,647.10 = 155,458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,048.92/499,647.10 = 155,458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,048.92x = 499,647.10 × 155,458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,048.92x = 77,674,608,540.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,674,608,540.07/333,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,222.82

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