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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,557.60, 498,836.40 and 122,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,557.60, 498,836.40 and 122,346.40 is: 183,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,557.60 : 498,836.40 = 122,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,557.60/498,836.40 = 122,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,557.60x = 498,836.40 × 122,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,557.60x = 61,030,837,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030,837,728.96/332,557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,519.60

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