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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,601.19, 498,674.13 and 119,364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,601.19, 498,674.13 and 119,364.37 is: 178,964.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,601.19 : 498,674.13 = 119,364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,601.19/498,674.13 = 119,364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,601.19x = 498,674.13 × 119,364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,601.19x = 59,523,923,362.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,523,923,362.75/332,601.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,964.85

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