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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,966.54, 500,972.91 and 134,286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,966.54, 500,972.91 and 134,286.96 is: 201,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,966.54 : 500,972.91 = 134,286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,966.54/500,972.91 = 134,286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,966.54x = 500,972.91 × 134,286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,966.54x = 67,274,129,126.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,274,129,126.25/333,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,439.73

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