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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,921.48, 499,431.94 and 122,543.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,921.48, 499,431.94 and 122,543.42 is: 183,833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,921.48 : 499,431.94 = 122,543.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,921.48/499,431.94 = 122,543.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,921.48x = 499,431.94 × 122,543.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,921.48x = 61,202,097,984.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,202,097,984.83/332,921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,833.43

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