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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,973.61, 499,535.21 and 96,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,973.61, 499,535.21 and 96,334.72 is: 144,523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,973.61 : 499,535.21 = 96,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,973.61/499,535.21 = 96,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,973.61x = 499,535.21 × 96,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,973.61x = 48,122,584,585.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122,584,585.49/332,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,523.72

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