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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,029.58, 499,412.88 and 133,312.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,029.58, 499,412.88 and 133,312.74 is: 199,916.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,029.58 : 499,412.88 = 133,312.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,029.58/499,412.88 = 133,312.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,029.58x = 499,412.88 × 133,312.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,029.58x = 66,578,099,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,578,099,424.09/333,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,916.47

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