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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,991.92, 500,880.96 and 109,291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,991.92, 500,880.96 and 109,291.44 is: 163,902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,991.92 : 500,880.96 = 109,291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,991.92/500,880.96 = 109,291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,991.92x = 500,880.96 × 109,291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,991.92x = 54,742,001,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,742,001,386.98/333,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,902.17

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