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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,580.80, 498,725.40 and 132,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,580.80, 498,725.40 and 132,834.80 is: 199,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,580.80 : 498,725.40 = 132,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,580.80/498,725.40 = 132,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,580.80x = 498,725.40 × 132,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,580.80x = 66,248,088,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,248,088,763.92/332,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,193.97

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