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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,311.20, 498,466.80 and 110,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,311.20, 498,466.80 and 110,695.20 is: 166,042.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,311.20 : 498,466.80 = 110,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,311.20/498,466.80 = 110,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,311.20x = 498,466.80 × 110,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,311.20x = 55,177,882,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,177,882,119.36/332,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,042.80

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