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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,359.24, 498,604.60 and 121,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,359.24, 498,604.60 and 121,999 is: 183,022.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,359.24 : 498,604.60 = 121,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,359.24/498,604.60 = 121,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,359.24x = 498,604.60 × 121,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,359.24x = 60,829,262,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,829,262,595.40/332,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,022.63

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