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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,111.70, 498,167.55 and 132,462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,111.70, 498,167.55 and 132,462.90 is: 198,694.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,111.70 : 498,167.55 = 132,462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,111.70/498,167.55 = 132,462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,111.70x = 498,167.55 × 132,462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,111.70x = 65,988,718,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,988,718,358.90/332,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,694.35

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