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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,021.10, 498,031.65 and 82,703.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,021.10, 498,031.65 and 82,703.10 is: 124,054.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,021.10 : 498,031.65 = 82,703.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,021.10/498,031.65 = 82,703.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,021.10x = 498,031.65 × 82,703.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,021.10x = 41,188,761,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,188,761,353.12/332,021.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,054.65

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