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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,157.35, 496,740.57 and 94,499.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,157.35, 496,740.57 and 94,499.98 is: 141,751.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,157.35 : 496,740.57 = 94,499.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,157.35/496,740.57 = 94,499.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,157.35x = 496,740.57 × 94,499.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,157.35x = 46,941,971,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,941,971,446.49/331,157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,751.26

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