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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,241.93, 499,872.45 and 130,829.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,241.93, 499,872.45 and 130,829.65 is: 196,248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,241.93 : 499,872.45 = 130,829.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,241.93/499,872.45 = 130,829.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,241.93x = 499,872.45 × 130,829.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,241.93x = 65,398,137,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,398,137,678.14/333,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,248.23

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