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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,038.40, 498,058.08 and 95,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,038.40, 498,058.08 and 95,326.08 is: 142,989.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,038.40 : 498,058.08 = 95,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,038.40/498,058.08 = 95,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,038.40x = 498,058.08 × 95,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,038.40x = 47,477,924,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,477,924,378.73/332,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,989.26

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