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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,170.66, 499,755.62 and 108,530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,170.66, 499,755.62 and 108,530.73 is: 162,795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,170.66 : 499,755.62 = 108,530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,170.66/499,755.62 = 108,530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,170.66x = 499,755.62 × 108,530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,170.66x = 54,238,842,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,238,842,531.53/333,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,795.97

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