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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,475.91, 499,907.35 and 120,191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,475.91, 499,907.35 and 120,191.63 is: 180,176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,475.91 : 499,907.35 = 120,191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,475.91/499,907.35 = 120,191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,475.91x = 499,907.35 × 120,191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,475.91x = 60,084,679,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,084,679,245.48/333,475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,176.97

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