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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,664.48, 498,997.44 and 83,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,664.48, 498,997.44 and 83,347.20 is: 125,020.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,664.48 : 498,997.44 = 83,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,664.48/498,997.44 = 83,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,664.48x = 498,997.44 × 83,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,664.48x = 41,590,039,431.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590,039,431.17/332,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,020.98

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