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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,131.70, 501,197.55 and 156,984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,131.70, 501,197.55 and 156,984.70 is: 235,477.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,131.70 : 501,197.55 = 156,984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,131.70/501,197.55 = 156,984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,131.70x = 501,197.55 × 156,984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,131.70x = 78,680,347,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,680,347,027.49/334,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,477.05

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