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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,322.74, 499,987.35 and 84,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,322.74, 499,987.35 and 84,004.74 is: 126,007.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,322.74 : 499,987.35 = 84,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,322.74/499,987.35 = 84,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,322.74x = 499,987.35 × 84,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,322.74x = 42,001,307,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,001,307,340.04/333,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,007.93

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