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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,718.42, 502,162.68 and 94,832.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,718.42, 502,162.68 and 94,832.06 is: 142,272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,718.42 : 502,162.68 = 94,832.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,718.42/502,162.68 = 94,832.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,718.42x = 502,162.68 × 94,832.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,718.42x = 47,621,121,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,621,121,399.52/334,718.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,272.19

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