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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,929.53, 499,441.68 and 108,217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,929.53, 499,441.68 and 108,217.71 is: 162,341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,929.53 : 499,441.68 = 108,217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,929.53/499,441.68 = 108,217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,929.53x = 499,441.68 × 108,217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,929.53x = 54,048,434,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,048,434,888.15/332,929.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,341.97

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