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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,027.70, 498,041.55 and 82,709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,027.70, 498,041.55 and 82,709.70 is: 124,064.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,027.70 : 498,041.55 = 82,709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,027.70/498,041.55 = 82,709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,027.70x = 498,041.55 × 82,709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,027.70x = 41,192,867,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,192,867,188.04/332,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,064.55

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