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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,595.61, 501,893.73 and 275,306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,595.61, 501,893.73 and 275,306.65 is: 412,960.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,595.61 : 501,893.73 = 275,306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,595.61/501,893.73 = 275,306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,595.61x = 501,893.73 × 275,306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,595.61x = 138,174,681,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,174,681,462.31/334,595.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,960.23

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