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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,171.55, 498,208.73 and 95,489.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,171.55, 498,208.73 and 95,489.55 is: 143,220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,171.55 : 498,208.73 = 95,489.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,171.55/498,208.73 = 95,489.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,171.55x = 498,208.73 × 95,489.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,171.55x = 47,573,726,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573,726,956.32/332,171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,220.35

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