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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,588.25, 498,886.70 and 110,972.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,588.25, 498,886.70 and 110,972.25 is: 166,459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,588.25 : 498,886.70 = 110,972.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,588.25/498,886.70 = 110,972.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,588.25x = 498,886.70 × 110,972.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,588.25x = 55,362,579,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,362,579,039.21/332,588.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,459.82

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