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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,300.52, 498,327.64 and 119,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,300.52, 498,327.64 and 119,035.20 is: 178,508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,300.52 : 498,327.64 = 119,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,300.52/498,327.64 = 119,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,300.52x = 498,327.64 × 119,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,300.52x = 59,318,530,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,318,530,292.93/332,300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,508.69

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