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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,004.25, 498,005.91 and 132,464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,004.25, 498,005.91 and 132,464.76 is: 198,696.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,004.25 : 498,005.91 = 132,464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,004.25/498,005.91 = 132,464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,004.25x = 498,005.91 × 132,464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,004.25x = 65,968,233,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,968,233,346.73/332,004.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,696.95

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