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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,266.96, 499,952.28 and 108,575.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,266.96, 499,952.28 and 108,575.09 is: 162,879.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,266.96 : 499,952.28 = 108,575.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,266.96/499,952.28 = 108,575.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,266.96x = 499,952.28 × 108,575.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,266.96x = 54,282,360,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,282,360,754.07/333,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,879.52

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