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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,469.71, 500,211.99 and 120,254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,469.71, 500,211.99 and 120,254.83 is: 180,384.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,469.71 : 500,211.99 = 120,254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,469.71/500,211.99 = 120,254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,469.71x = 500,211.99 × 120,254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,469.71x = 60,152,906,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,152,906,570.88/333,469.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,384.92

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