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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,910.78, 499,390.47 and 96,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,910.78, 499,390.47 and 96,254.70 is: 144,389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,910.78 : 499,390.47 = 96,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,910.78/499,390.47 = 96,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,910.78x = 499,390.47 × 96,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,910.78x = 48,068,679,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,068,679,872.71/332,910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,389.08

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