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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,077.70, 499,616.55 and 218,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,077.70, 499,616.55 and 218,916.30 is: 328,374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,077.70 : 499,616.55 = 218,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,077.70/499,616.55 = 218,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,077.70x = 499,616.55 × 218,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,077.70x = 109,374,206,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,374,206,544.77/333,077.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,374.45

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