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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,565.28, 497,335.76 and 94,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,565.28, 497,335.76 and 94,907.60 is: 142,357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,565.28 : 497,335.76 = 94,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,565.28/497,335.76 = 94,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,565.28x = 497,335.76 × 94,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,565.28x = 47,200,943,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200,943,375.78/331,565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,357.92

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