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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,047.23, 499,734.86 and 155,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,047.23, 499,734.86 and 155,528.44 is: 233,369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,047.23 : 499,734.86 = 155,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,047.23/499,734.86 = 155,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,047.23x = 499,734.86 × 155,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,047.23x = 77,722,983,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,722,983,189.42/333,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,369.25

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