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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,027.80, 502,541.70 and 319,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,027.80, 502,541.70 and 319,475.80 is: 479,213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,027.80 : 502,541.70 = 319,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,027.80/502,541.70 = 319,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,027.80x = 502,541.70 × 319,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,027.80x = 160,549,911,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,549,911,640.86/335,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,213.70

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