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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,279.73, 498,406.64 and 110,663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,279.73, 498,406.64 and 110,663.73 is: 165,991.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,279.73 : 498,406.64 = 110,663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,279.73/498,406.64 = 110,663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,279.73x = 498,406.64 × 110,663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,279.73x = 55,155,537,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,155,537,285.85/332,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,991.28

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