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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,404.36, 499,659.24 and 215,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,404.36, 499,659.24 and 215,014.76 is: 322,233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,404.36 : 499,659.24 = 215,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,404.36/499,659.24 = 215,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,404.36x = 499,659.24 × 215,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,404.36x = 107,434,111,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,434,111,570.38/333,404.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,233.67

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