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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,705.80, 498,977.70 and 96,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,705.80, 498,977.70 and 96,023.80 is: 144,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,705.80 : 498,977.70 = 96,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,705.80/498,977.70 = 96,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,705.80x = 498,977.70 × 96,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,705.80x = 47,913,734,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,913,734,869.26/332,705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,012.32

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