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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,934.08, 500,983.44 and 97,278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,934.08, 500,983.44 and 97,278.84 is: 145,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,934.08 : 500,983.44 = 97,278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,934.08/500,983.44 = 97,278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,934.08x = 500,983.44 × 97,278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,934.08x = 48,735,087,902.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,735,087,902.41/333,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,942.24

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