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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,767.16, 497,650.74 and 82,449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,767.16, 497,650.74 and 82,449.16 is: 123,673.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,767.16 : 497,650.74 = 82,449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,767.16/497,650.74 = 82,449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,767.16x = 497,650.74 × 82,449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,767.16x = 41,030,885,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,030,885,486.38/331,767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,673.74

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