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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,265.89, 499,950.68 and 108,574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,265.89, 499,950.68 and 108,574.02 is: 162,877.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,265.89 : 499,950.68 = 108,574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,265.89/499,950.68 = 108,574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,265.89x = 499,950.68 × 108,574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,265.89x = 54,281,652,711.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,281,652,711.65/333,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,877.91

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