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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,289.52, 498,311.16 and 119,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,289.52, 498,311.16 and 119,024.20 is: 178,492.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,289.52 : 498,311.16 = 119,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,289.52/498,311.16 = 119,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,289.52x = 498,311.16 × 119,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,289.52x = 59,311,087,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,311,087,170.07/332,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,492.20

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