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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,380.56, 498,571.65 and 132,717.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,380.56, 498,571.65 and 132,717.18 is: 199,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,380.56 : 498,571.65 = 132,717.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,380.56/498,571.65 = 132,717.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,380.56x = 498,571.65 × 132,717.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,380.56x = 66,169,023,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,169,023,415.95/332,380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,076.09

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