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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,509.08, 498,962.34 and 122,168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,509.08, 498,962.34 and 122,168.28 is: 183,325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,509.08 : 498,962.34 = 122,168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,509.08/498,962.34 = 122,168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,509.08x = 498,962.34 × 122,168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,509.08x = 60,957,370,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,957,370,862.58/332,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,325.43

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