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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,034.83, 648,613.58 and 332,265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,034.83, 648,613.58 and 332,265.71 is: 498,830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,034.83 : 648,613.58 = 332,265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,034.83/648,613.58 = 332,265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,034.83x = 648,613.58 × 332,265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,034.83x = 215,512,051,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,512,051,634.55/432,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,830.27

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