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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,905.80, 499,277.70 and 96,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,905.80, 499,277.70 and 96,223.80 is: 144,312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,905.80 : 499,277.70 = 96,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,905.80/499,277.70 = 96,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,905.80x = 499,277.70 × 96,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,905.80x = 48,042,397,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,042,397,549.26/332,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,312.29

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