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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,351.40, 498,429.90 and 119,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,351.40, 498,429.90 and 119,094.60 is: 178,607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,351.40 : 498,429.90 = 119,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,351.40/498,429.90 = 119,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,351.40x = 498,429.90 × 119,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,351.40x = 59,360,309,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,360,309,568.54/332,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,607.07

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