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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,911.28, 499,391.22 and 96,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,911.28, 499,391.22 and 96,255.20 is: 144,389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,911.28 : 499,391.22 = 96,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,911.28/499,391.22 = 96,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,911.28x = 499,391.22 × 96,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,911.28x = 48,069,001,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,069,001,759.34/332,911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,389.83

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