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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,272.40, 499,908.24 and 108,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,272.40, 499,908.24 and 108,632.76 is: 162,949.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,272.40 : 499,908.24 = 108,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,272.40/499,908.24 = 108,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,272.40x = 499,908.24 × 108,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,272.40x = 54,306,411,857.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,306,411,857.94/333,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,949.02

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