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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,272.15, 499,907.87 and 108,632.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,272.15, 499,907.87 and 108,632.51 is: 162,948.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,272.15 : 499,907.87 = 108,632.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,272.15/499,907.87 = 108,632.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,272.15x = 499,907.87 × 108,632.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,272.15x = 54,306,246,143.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,306,246,143.69/333,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,948.65

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