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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,799.52, 497,905.68 and 134,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,799.52, 497,905.68 and 134,807.52 is: 202,295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,799.52 : 497,905.68 = 134,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,799.52/497,905.68 = 134,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,799.52x = 497,905.68 × 134,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,799.52x = 67,121,429,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,121,429,914.71/331,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,295.14

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