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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,882.56, 499,300.80 and 122,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,882.56, 499,300.80 and 122,481.28 is: 183,713.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,882.56 : 499,300.80 = 122,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,882.56/499,300.80 = 122,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,882.56x = 499,300.80 × 122,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,882.56x = 61,155,001,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,155,001,089.02/332,882.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,713.44

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