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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,033.20, 498,049.80 and 82,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,033.20, 498,049.80 and 82,715.20 is: 124,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,033.20 : 498,049.80 = 82,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,033.20/498,049.80 = 82,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,033.20x = 498,049.80 × 82,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,033.20x = 41,196,288,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,196,288,816.96/332,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,072.80

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