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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,930.28, 499,442.82 and 108,218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,930.28, 499,442.82 and 108,218.46 is: 162,343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,930.28 : 499,442.82 = 108,218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,930.28/499,442.82 = 108,218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,930.28x = 499,442.82 × 108,218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,930.28x = 54,048,932,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,048,932,838.46/332,930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,343.10

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