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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,003.70, 498,005.55 and 82,685.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,003.70, 498,005.55 and 82,685.70 is: 124,028.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,003.70 : 498,005.55 = 82,685.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,003.70/498,005.55 = 82,685.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,003.70x = 498,005.55 × 82,685.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,003.70x = 41,177,937,505.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177,937,505.64/332,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,028.55

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