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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,033.70, 498,050.55 and 82,715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,033.70, 498,050.55 and 82,715.70 is: 124,073.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,033.70 : 498,050.55 = 82,715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,033.70/498,050.55 = 82,715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,033.70x = 498,050.55 × 82,715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,033.70x = 41,196,599,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,196,599,878.64/332,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,073.55

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