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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,732.79, 499,140.54 and 130,302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,732.79, 499,140.54 and 130,302.75 is: 195,470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,732.79 : 499,140.54 = 130,302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,732.79/499,140.54 = 130,302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,732.79x = 499,140.54 × 130,302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,732.79x = 65,039,384,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,039,384,998.49/332,732.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,470.32

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