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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,748.76, 497,623.49 and 82,430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,748.76, 497,623.49 and 82,430.76 is: 123,646.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,748.76 : 497,623.49 = 82,430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,748.76/497,623.49 = 82,430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,748.76x = 497,623.49 × 82,430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,748.76x = 41,019,482,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,019,482,474.55/331,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,646.23

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