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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,175.12, 499,762.30 and 108,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,175.12, 499,762.30 and 108,535.20 is: 162,802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,175.12 : 499,762.30 = 108,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,175.12/499,762.30 = 108,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,175.12x = 499,762.30 × 108,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,175.12x = 54,241,798,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,241,798,141.47/333,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,802.67

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