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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,855.96, 502,309.69 and 94,965.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,855.96, 502,309.69 and 94,965.75 is: 142,455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,855.96 : 502,309.69 = 94,965.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,855.96/502,309.69 = 94,965.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,855.96x = 502,309.69 × 94,965.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,855.96x = 47,702,216,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,702,216,205.70/334,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,455.93

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