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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,982.59, 502,365.90 and 110,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,982.59, 502,365.90 and 110,289.52 is: 165,398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,982.59 : 502,365.90 = 110,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,982.59/502,365.90 = 110,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,982.59x = 502,365.90 × 110,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,982.59x = 55,405,695,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,405,695,809.44/334,982.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,398.73

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