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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,285.73, 498,415.63 and 110,669.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,285.73, 498,415.63 and 110,669.73 is: 166,000.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,285.73 : 498,415.63 = 110,669.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,285.73/498,415.63 = 110,669.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,285.73x = 498,415.63 × 110,669.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,285.73x = 55,159,523,199.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,159,523,199.88/332,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,000.28

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