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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,004.80, 497,958.60 and 95,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,004.80, 497,958.60 and 95,322.80 is: 142,970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,004.80 : 497,958.60 = 95,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,004.80/497,958.60 = 95,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,004.80x = 497,958.60 × 95,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,004.80x = 47,466,808,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,466,808,036.08/332,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,970.25

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