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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,946.72, 499,434.66 and 96,313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,946.72, 499,434.66 and 96,313.32 is: 144,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,946.72 : 499,434.66 = 96,313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,946.72/499,434.66 = 96,313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,946.72x = 499,434.66 × 96,313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,946.72x = 48,102,210,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,102,210,227.67/332,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,474.20

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