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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,027.10, 498,040.65 and 82,709.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,027.10, 498,040.65 and 82,709.10 is: 124,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,027.10 : 498,040.65 = 82,709.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,027.10/498,040.65 = 82,709.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,027.10x = 498,040.65 × 82,709.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,027.10x = 41,192,493,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,192,493,924.92/332,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,063.65

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