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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,095.89, 498,106.93 and 118,855.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,095.89, 498,106.93 and 118,855.19 is: 178,269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,095.89 : 498,106.93 = 118,855.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,095.89/498,106.93 = 118,855.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,095.89x = 498,106.93 × 118,855.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,095.89x = 59,202,594,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,202,594,753.60/332,095.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,269.58

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