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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,973.28, 502,331.28 and 135,224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,973.28, 502,331.28 and 135,224.16 is: 202,784.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,973.28 : 502,331.28 = 135,224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,973.28/502,331.28 = 135,224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,973.28x = 502,331.28 × 135,224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,973.28x = 67,927,325,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,927,325,379.72/334,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,784.31

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