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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,719.02, 498,930.30 and 96,005.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,719.02, 498,930.30 and 96,005.46 is: 143,965.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,719.02 : 498,930.30 = 96,005.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,719.02/498,930.30 = 96,005.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,719.02x = 498,930.30 × 96,005.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,719.02x = 47,900,032,959.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,900,032,959.44/332,719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,965.42

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