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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,973.70, 497,960.55 and 82,655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,973.70, 497,960.55 and 82,655.70 is: 123,983.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,973.70 : 497,960.55 = 82,655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,973.70/497,960.55 = 82,655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,973.70x = 497,960.55 × 82,655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,973.70x = 41,159,277,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,159,277,832.64/331,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,983.55

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