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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,479.26, 499,912.36 and 120,194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,479.26, 499,912.36 and 120,194.97 is: 180,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,479.26 : 499,912.36 = 120,194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,479.26/499,912.36 = 120,194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,479.26x = 499,912.36 × 120,194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,479.26x = 60,086,951,112.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,086,951,112.83/333,479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,181.97

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