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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,088.13, 499,636.44 and 96,431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,088.13, 499,636.44 and 96,431.03 is: 144,647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,088.13 : 499,636.44 = 96,431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,088.13/499,636.44 = 96,431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,088.13x = 499,636.44 × 96,431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,088.13x = 48,180,457,783.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,180,457,783.82/333,088.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,647.78

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