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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,699.52, 499,051.44 and 133,036.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,699.52, 499,051.44 and 133,036.72 is: 199,555.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,699.52 : 499,051.44 = 133,036.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,699.52/499,051.44 = 133,036.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,699.52x = 499,051.44 × 133,036.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,699.52x = 66,392,166,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,392,166,688.88/332,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,555.94

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