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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,267.52, 498,416.64 and 82,951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,267.52, 498,416.64 and 82,951.68 is: 124,431.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,267.52 : 498,416.64 = 82,951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,267.52/498,416.64 = 82,951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,267.52x = 498,416.64 × 82,951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,267.52x = 41,344,497,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,344,497,627.96/332,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,431.35

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