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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,171.48, 496,761.74 and 94,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,171.48, 496,761.74 and 94,514.04 is: 141,772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,171.48 : 496,761.74 = 94,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,171.48/496,761.74 = 94,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,171.48x = 496,761.74 × 94,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,171.48x = 46,950,958,964.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,950,958,964.83/331,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,772.35

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