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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,965.28, 500,999.76 and 112,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,965.28, 500,999.76 and 112,332 is: 168,515.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,965.28 : 500,999.76 = 112,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,965.28/500,999.76 = 112,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,965.28x = 500,999.76 × 112,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,965.28x = 56,278,305,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,278,305,040.32/333,965.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,515.44

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