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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,029.76, 498,042.72 and 95,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,029.76, 498,042.72 and 95,373.44 is: 143,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,029.76 : 498,042.72 = 95,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,029.76/498,042.72 = 95,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,029.76x = 498,042.72 × 95,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,029.76x = 47,500,047,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500,047,473.36/332,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,059.61

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