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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,770.68, 502,171.20 and 94,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,770.68, 502,171.20 and 94,901.74 is: 142,356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,770.68 : 502,171.20 = 94,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,770.68/502,171.20 = 94,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,770.68x = 502,171.20 × 94,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,770.68x = 47,656,920,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,656,920,657.89/334,770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,356.91

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