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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,174.92, 499,761.98 and 108,534.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,174.92, 499,761.98 and 108,534.99 is: 162,802.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,174.92 : 499,761.98 = 108,534.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,174.92/499,761.98 = 108,534.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,174.92x = 499,761.98 × 108,534.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,174.92x = 54,241,661,501.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,241,661,501.68/333,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,802.35

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