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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,645.80, 498,968.70 and 122,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,645.80, 498,968.70 and 122,256.40 is: 183,384.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,645.80 : 498,968.70 = 122,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,645.80/498,968.70 = 122,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,645.80x = 498,968.70 × 122,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,645.80x = 61,002,116,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,002,116,974.68/332,645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,384.60

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