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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,747.28, 499,162.14 and 130,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,747.28, 499,162.14 and 130,317.12 is: 195,491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,747.28 : 499,162.14 = 130,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,747.28/499,162.14 = 130,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,747.28x = 499,162.14 × 130,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,747.28x = 65,049,372,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,049,372,497.84/332,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,491.82

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