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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,525.59, 498,858.41 and 107,868.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,525.59, 498,858.41 and 107,868.47 is: 161,825.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,525.59 : 498,858.41 = 107,868.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,525.59/498,858.41 = 107,868.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,525.59x = 498,858.41 × 107,868.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,525.59x = 53,811,091,208.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,811,091,208.71/332,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,825.42

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