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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,936.97, 499,420.04 and 96,303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,936.97, 499,420.04 and 96,303.57 is: 144,459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,936.97 : 499,420.04 = 96,303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,936.97/499,420.04 = 96,303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,936.97x = 499,420.04 × 96,303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,936.97x = 48,095,932,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,095,932,300.03/332,936.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,459.57

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