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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,910.28, 499,389.72 and 96,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,910.28, 499,389.72 and 96,254.20 is: 144,388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,910.28 : 499,389.72 = 96,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,910.28/499,389.72 = 96,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,910.28x = 499,389.72 × 96,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,910.28x = 48,068,357,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,068,357,986.82/332,910.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,388.33

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