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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,888.76, 499,284 and 122,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,888.76, 499,284 and 122,477.76 is: 183,698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,888.76 : 499,284 = 122,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,888.76/499,284 = 122,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,888.76x = 499,284 × 122,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,888.76x = 61,151,185,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,151,185,923.84/332,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,698.56

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