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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,462.91, 500,194.37 and 112,002.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,462.91, 500,194.37 and 112,002.43 is: 168,003.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,462.91 : 500,194.37 = 112,002.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,462.91/500,194.37 = 112,002.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,462.91x = 500,194.37 × 112,002.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,462.91x = 56,022,984,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,022,984,912.32/333,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,003.65

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