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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,971.56, 499,465.44 and 108,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,971.56, 499,465.44 and 108,332.64 is: 162,501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,971.56 : 499,465.44 = 108,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,971.56/499,465.44 = 108,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,971.56x = 499,465.44 × 108,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,971.56x = 54,108,409,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,108,409,703.96/332,971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,501.60

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