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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,308.98, 498,450.51 and 110,692.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,308.98, 498,450.51 and 110,692.98 is: 166,035.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,308.98 : 498,450.51 = 110,692.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,308.98/498,450.51 = 110,692.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,308.98x = 498,450.51 × 110,692.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,308.98x = 55,174,972,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,174,972,334.42/332,308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,035.15

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