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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,701.52, 499,054.44 and 133,038.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,701.52, 499,054.44 and 133,038.72 is: 199,558.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,701.52 : 499,054.44 = 133,038.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,701.52/499,054.44 = 133,038.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,701.52x = 499,054.44 × 133,038.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,701.52x = 66,393,563,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,393,563,907.92/332,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,558.94

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