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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,875.95, 499,341.41 and 108,231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,875.95, 499,341.41 and 108,231.27 is: 162,355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,875.95 : 499,341.41 = 108,231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,875.95/499,341.41 = 108,231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,875.95x = 499,341.41 × 108,231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,875.95x = 54,044,354,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,044,354,426.73/332,875.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,355.84

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