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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,228.76, 499,842.74 and 108,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,228.76, 499,842.74 and 108,588.84 is: 162,883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,228.76 : 499,842.74 = 108,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,228.76/499,842.74 = 108,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,228.76x = 499,842.74 × 108,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,228.76x = 54,277,343,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,277,343,319.02/333,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,883.13

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