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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,716.70, 497,280.46 and 129,265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,716.70, 497,280.46 and 129,265.91 is: 193,784.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,716.70 : 497,280.46 = 129,265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,716.70/497,280.46 = 129,265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,716.70x = 497,280.46 × 129,265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,716.70x = 64,281,411,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,281,411,187.12/331,716.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,784.07

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