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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,153.62, 499,618.60 and 108,461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,153.62, 499,618.60 and 108,461.24 is: 162,655.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,153.62 : 499,618.60 = 108,461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,153.62/499,618.60 = 108,461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,153.62x = 499,618.60 × 108,461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,153.62x = 54,189,251,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,189,251,987.39/333,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,655.45

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