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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,966.28, 501,001.26 and 112,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,966.28, 501,001.26 and 112,333 is: 168,516.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,966.28 : 501,001.26 = 112,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,966.28/501,001.26 = 112,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,966.28x = 501,001.26 × 112,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,966.28x = 56,278,974,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,278,974,539.58/333,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,516.94

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