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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,788.15, 499,108.78 and 96,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,788.15, 499,108.78 and 96,079.33 is: 144,097.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,788.15 : 499,108.78 = 96,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,788.15/499,108.78 = 96,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,788.15x = 499,108.78 × 96,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,788.15x = 47,954,034,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,954,034,203.58/332,788.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,097.78

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