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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,181.90, 498,175.65 and 118,925.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,181.90, 498,175.65 and 118,925.10 is: 178,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,181.90 : 498,175.65 = 118,925.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,181.90/498,175.65 = 118,925.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,181.90x = 498,175.65 × 118,925.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,181.90x = 59,245,588,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,245,588,993.82/332,181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,352.85

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