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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,371.57, 499,938.95 and 120,082.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,371.57, 499,938.95 and 120,082.23 is: 180,080.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,371.57 : 499,938.95 = 120,082.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,371.57/499,938.95 = 120,082.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,371.57x = 499,938.95 × 120,082.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,371.57x = 60,033,784,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,033,784,280.06/333,371.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,080.70

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