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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,595.01, 498,895.25 and 143,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,595.01, 498,895.25 and 143,042.25 is: 214,564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,595.01 : 498,895.25 = 143,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,595.01/498,895.25 = 143,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,595.01x = 498,895.25 × 143,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,595.01x = 71,363,101,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,363,101,034.57/332,595.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,564.56

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