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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,861.61, 502,318.13 and 94,971.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,861.61, 502,318.13 and 94,971.33 is: 142,464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,861.61 : 502,318.13 = 94,971.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,861.61/502,318.13 = 94,971.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,861.61x = 502,318.13 × 94,971.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,861.61x = 47,705,820,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,705,820,414.36/334,861.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,464.29

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