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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,109.84, 502,701.40 and 145,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,109.84, 502,701.40 and 145,439.84 is: 218,175.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,109.84 : 502,701.40 = 145,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,109.84/502,701.40 = 145,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,109.84x = 502,701.40 × 145,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,109.84x = 73,112,811,183.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,112,811,183.78/335,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,175.66

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