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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,358.24, 498,603.10 and 121,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,358.24, 498,603.10 and 121,998 is: 183,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,358.24 : 498,603.10 = 121,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,358.24/498,603.10 = 121,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,358.24x = 498,603.10 × 121,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,358.24x = 60,828,580,993.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,828,580,993.80/332,358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,021.13

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