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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,027.60, 498,041.40 and 82,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,027.60, 498,041.40 and 82,709.60 is: 124,064.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,027.60 : 498,041.40 = 82,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,027.60/498,041.40 = 82,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,027.60x = 498,041.40 × 82,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,027.60x = 41,192,804,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,192,804,977.44/332,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,064.40

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