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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,230.02, 499,793.67 and 108,589.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,230.02, 499,793.67 and 108,589.88 is: 162,868.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,230.02 : 499,793.67 = 108,589.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,230.02/499,793.67 = 108,589.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,230.02x = 499,793.67 × 108,589.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,230.02x = 54,272,534,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,272,534,650.06/333,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,868.08

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