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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,767.35, 499,202.64 and 140,642.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,767.35, 499,202.64 and 140,642.59 is: 210,985.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,767.35 : 499,202.64 = 140,642.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,767.35/499,202.64 = 140,642.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,767.35x = 499,202.64 × 140,642.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,767.35x = 70,209,152,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,209,152,224.44/332,767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,985.70

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