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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,271.89, 498,383.73 and 129,829.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,271.89, 498,383.73 and 129,829.94 is: 194,735.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,271.89 : 498,383.73 = 129,829.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,271.89/498,383.73 = 129,829.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,271.89x = 498,383.73 × 129,829.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,271.89x = 64,705,126,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,705,126,621.81/332,271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,735.48

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