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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,096.64, 498,108.05 and 118,855.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,096.64, 498,108.05 and 118,855.94 is: 178,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,096.64 : 498,108.05 = 118,855.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,096.64/498,108.05 = 118,855.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,096.64x = 498,108.05 × 118,855.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,096.64x = 59,203,102,046.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,203,102,046.73/332,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,270.70

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