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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,828.08, 502,312.32 and 98,151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,828.08, 502,312.32 and 98,151.48 is: 147,247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,828.08 : 502,312.32 = 98,151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,828.08/502,312.32 = 98,151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,828.08x = 502,312.32 × 98,151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,828.08x = 49,302,697,630.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,302,697,630.23/334,828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,247.80

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