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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,427.44, 499,889.66 and 108,653.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,427.44, 499,889.66 and 108,653.66 is: 162,898.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,427.44 : 499,889.66 = 108,653.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,427.44/499,889.66 = 108,653.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,427.44x = 499,889.66 × 108,653.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,427.44x = 54,314,841,155.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,314,841,155.16/333,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,898.53

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