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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,096.89, 498,108.43 and 118,856.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,096.89, 498,108.43 and 118,856.19 is: 178,271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,096.89 : 498,108.43 = 118,856.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,096.89/498,108.43 = 118,856.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,096.89x = 498,108.43 × 118,856.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,096.89x = 59,203,270,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,203,270,196.68/332,096.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,271.08

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