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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,182.68, 499,773.41 and 108,542.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,182.68, 499,773.41 and 108,542.85 is: 162,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,182.68 : 499,773.41 = 108,542.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,182.68/499,773.41 = 108,542.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,182.68x = 499,773.41 × 108,542.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,182.68x = 54,246,830,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,246,830,275.62/333,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,814.08

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