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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,181.60, 498,272.40 and 110,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,181.60, 498,272.40 and 110,565.60 is: 165,848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,181.60 : 498,272.40 = 110,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,181.60/498,272.40 = 110,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,181.60x = 498,272.40 × 110,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,181.60x = 55,091,786,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,091,786,869.44/332,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,848.40

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